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• The Comedy of Simon's Play

  In the following essay, the author discusses the comedy of Simon's play and its underlying dramatic aspects.

• Stanley Kaufmann on Films: Variously Clever

  Stanley Kaufmann discusses the film version of Neil Simon's play Biloxi Blues, praising its director, Mike Nichols, for his refreshing take on familiar scenes and its principal actors for the 'delight' they bring to their roles.

• On Stage: Life Along the Mississippi

  This review by Leo Sauvage describes Simon's Biloxi Blues as a 'well-made' piece full of laughter, if not originality, while exploring the institutions of love and the military.

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1. Biloxi Blues: Introduction
2. Biloxi Blues: Summary
   1. Act I Summary
   2. Act II Summary
3. Biloxi Blues: Neil Simon Biography
4. Biloxi Blues: Characters
5. Biloxi Blues: Themes
6. Biloxi Blues: Style
7. Biloxi Blues: Historical Context
8. Biloxi Blues: Critical Overview
9. Biloxi Blues: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Comedy of Simon's Play
   2. Stanley Kaufmann on Films: Variously Clever
   3. On Stage: Life Along the Mississippi
10. Biloxi Blues: Compare and Contrast
11. Biloxi Blues: Topics for Further Study
12. Biloxi Blues: Media Adaptations
13. Biloxi Blues: What Do I Read Next?
14. Biloxi Blues: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Biloxi Blues: Pictures
16. Copyright

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