Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical by Laurie Winer Paperback

Description: Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical by Laurie Winer A new look at artist Oscar Hammerstein II as a pivotal and underestimated force in the creation of modern American culture FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A new look at artist Oscar Hammerstein II as a pivotal and underestimated force in the creation of modern American culture "A charming . . . passion animates [Winers] Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical."—Brad Leithauser, New York Times Book Review You know his work—Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I. But you dont really know Oscar Hammerstein II, the man who, more than anyone else, invented the American musical. Among the most commercially successful artists of his time, he was a fighter for social justice who constantly prodded his audiences to be better than they were. Diving deep into Hammersteins life, examining his papers and his lyrics, critic Laurie Winer shows how he orchestrated a collective reimagining of America, urging it forward with a subtly progressive vision of the relationship between country and city, rich and poor, America and the rest of the world. His rejection of bitterness, his openness to strangers, and his optimistic humor shaped not only the musical but the American dream itself. His vision can continue to be a touchstone to this day. Author Biography A founding editor at the Los Angeles Review of Books, Laurie Winer has been a theater critic for the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Review "A charming . . . passion animates [Winers] Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical."—Brad Leithauser, New York Times Book Review"Smart and insightful. . . . [Winer] has an intuitive grasp of Hammersteins aesthetic and character. She gets him."—New York Review of Books"Part biography, part analysis, this admirable book presents its subject as a likable man whose career, along with that of his protégé Stephen Sondheim, illuminates the evolution of the American musical."—New York Times, "9 New Books We Recommend This Week""This is a rare book that not only shows how Hammerstein helped to define the musical as we know it, but leaves you liking the man himself."—Michael Billington, Country Life"Laurie Winers wonderfully entertaining and deeply researched book paints a fascinating portrait of Oscar Hammerstein and successfully examines the usually ineffable art of collaboration in the theater. A must-read for anyone interested in the American musical."—James Lapine, librettist of Into the Woods"This engaging work is the sharpest, most insightful, most readable, and most optimistic of all the books about Oscar Hammerstein. It provides education and pleasure in equal measure."—Michael Feinstein, founder, Great American Songbook Foundation"What an impressive achievement! Laurie Winers book offers new insights into Oscar Hammerstein IIs groundbreaking achievements."—Robert Kimball, musical theater historian"A magnificent, seminal and definitive book written as biographies ought to be. Winer brings to life a time and place in the history of theater. I now know who Oscar Hammerstein really was."—André Bishop, artistic director, Lincoln Center Theater"Laurie Winers fascinating and beautifully written biography makes an inspiring case for Oscar Hammerstein as the American musicals greatest innovator and one of the American theatres greatest dramatists."—Nicholas Hytner, director Details ISBN0300280165 Author Laurie Winer Pages 368 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780300280166 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-09-24 Imprint Yale University Press Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780300223798 DEWEY 791.430232092 Illustrations 30 b-w illus. Audience General US Release Date 2024-09-24 ISBN-10 0300280165 UK Release Date 2024-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161679257;

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