From the syllabus, in Professor Good's words: "Encyclopedias are useful aids as a FIRST STOP, to help you find your way into a topic you know little or nothing about, but are not useful as primary or secondary sources which will spur on your own research. One encyclopedia can “count” for the annotated bib, if needed, but it will carry light credibility as a reference in the final research paper."
Encyclopedia of Latin American Theater by
Latin American culture has given birth to numerous dramatic works, though it has often been difficult to locate information about these plays and playwrights. This volume traces the history of Latin American theater, including the Nuyorican and Chicano theaters of the United States, and surveys its history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Sections cover individual Latin American countries. Each section features alphabetically arranged entries for playwrights, independent theaters, and cultural movements. The volume begins with an overview of the development of theater in Latin America. Each of the country sections begins with an introductory survey and concludes with copious bibliographical information. The entries for playwrights provide factual information about the dramatist's life and works and place the author within the larger context of international literature. Each entry closes with a list of works by and about the playwright. A selected, general bibliography appears at the end of the volume.
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Spanish-language databases: If you're fluent in Spanish, there are a few other resources that might be worth trying.
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