Michelene Wandor Books

Exploring the intersection of Creative Writing and Literary Theory, this Reader delves into the historical roots of pedagogic concepts that inform critical study in the field. It traces connections from biblical imagery to classical mimesis and nineteenth-century realism, highlighting the mantra of "write what you know." The evolution of twentieth-century literary criticism is examined alongside the philosophical and linguistic foundations of Literary and Cultural Theory, making it a vital resource for understanding the relationship between critical and creative writing.

Exploring themes of love and its absence, this poetry collection showcases a range of emotions, from fierce passion to bitter reflection, all conveyed through minimalist language. Michelene Wandor's work evokes the depth of Anglophone poetry traditions while pushing boundaries of meaning and expression. Each poem, though brief, stands alone with significant weight, inviting readers to engage deeply with the emotional landscape. The collection reflects a restlessness in searching for greater understanding, encouraging a personal connection with the text.

Lyrical and narrative, startlingly evocative, elisions and connections, thrilling, satisfying and demanding, the words and poetic shapes travel down and across pages and spaces. The travel metaphor is only a beginning. Original and exciting, this collection resonates in mind and memory.

The Art of Writing Drama is an indispensable textbook for wherever writing for the stage is taught, but also serves as a foundational book for any student taking courses in performance media - radio, television and film.Coupling theory with practice, the book opens with a survey of the current methodologies of teaching playwriting and of textual analysis. The theories of Bakhtin, Foucault and Derrida are examined as are the agendas of play reviewers from the national press. In the second section of the book, a wealth of guidance with practical exercises on the skills of writing for the stage is provided.Throughout the text, Wandor draws on her extensive experience as both playwright and teacher of creative writing to provide a guide that is both a scholarly and an immensely practical guide to writing for the theatre.