This book on Gems has a thesis or a backbone which elicits the title Queer Mythologies. Pam Gems has written over 25 plays; and has not had adequate detailed analysis of her plays to date. She is a popular playwright produced often at the West End and has a widespread appeal by being on the pulse of cultural iconology. Gems writes strong central characters for both male and female actors; and often writes almost cinematically; with time shifts in a non-linear narrativization. Her characters are metaphors for contemporary women and men and she often herstoricizes; thus righting the balance of dramatic history by creating parts for women in British drama. Her dramaturgy brings to the mainstream theatre the identities and subcultures of class; race; ethnicity; gender and sexuality making her plays queer mythologies. lsquo;This volume marks a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of Pam Gemsrsquo; reputation and Dr. Godiwala reveals herself as a major critical voice on the contemporary literary and theatrical scene. This monograph is an absolute necessity for any students of Gemsrsquo; work and an important extension of applied critical theory in performance.rsquo; ndash; Prof. Tim Prentki; University of Winchester
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Pauline ArvesenVery informative book.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Happy Trails; pictoral celebration;Roy Rogers Dale EvansBy K. J. HigginsA beautiful book for any fan. It has pictures that show the lives of Roy;Dale and family off stage and we can truly get a glimpse how genuine they were. Like Dusty Rogers said; "they were ordinary people living extraordinary lives". They were;and still are good examples. Their best example and inspiration are the lives they lived in family; and selfless service to others. They endured trials and heartache like all of us and learned to trust in God and family.This book is like a family photo album we have the pleasure to view for ourselves. I recommend this as a wonderful gift for any fan; or as a piece of bygone days when America had real heroes on the silver screen;who were heroes in real life as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great coffee table bookBy Heather LGreat coffee table book. I purchased this as a gift; but got pulled in and read it before giving it away. Happy Trails has lots of photos and interesting tidbits; Roy and Dales story is a very interesting one.
