George S. Kaufman

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George S. Kaufman Criticism

George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) was an influential American playwright, scriptwriter, and critic renowned for his sharp wit and satirical approach in theater. As a notable member of the Algonquin Round Table, Kaufman collaborated on over forty plays, deftly lampooning politics, the entertainment industry, and middle-class pretensions through incisive humor and clever dialogue. Dulcy (1921), written with Marc Connelly, and Once in a Lifetime (1930), his first collaboration with Moss Hart, are among his early successes that solidify his reputation.

Contents

  • Principal Works
  • Criticism: General Commentary
  • Criticism: The Man Who Came To Dinner
    • What Nothing Succeeds Like
    • The Man Who Came to Dinner
  • Fancy Meeting You Again
  • Further Reading