Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Chronology xi
5. Introduction xv
6. A note on the text xli
7. Comedy: American Style
8. I. The Plot 5
9. II. The Characters 27
10. III. Teresa’s Act 53
11. IV. Oliver’s Act 135
12. V. Phebe’s Act 165
13. VI. Curtain 229
14. Selected Essays 237
15. Selected Poems 257
16. Explanatory Notes 263
17. About the Editor 271