The Zoo Story (Further Reading)
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Further Reading
Anderson, Mary C., editor. Edward Albee: An Interview and Essays, Syracuse University Press, 1983.
A good resource for Albee’s thoughts on the dramatic process. Also contains a number of essays that discuss the themes present in The Zoo Story.
Bigsby, C. W. E., editor. Edward Albee: A Collection of Critical Essays, Prentice-Hall, 1975.
A good critical overview of Albee’s career up until 1974. Contains a number of perceptive essays on The Zoo Story.
Ditsky, John. “Albee’s Parabolic Christ: The Zoo Story” in his The Onstage Christ: Studies in the Persistence of a Theme, [London], 1980.
Ditksy’s book examines religious imagery in various dramas. He details the parallels to the story of Christ that are evident in Albee’s play.
Nilan, Mary M. “Albee’s The Zoo Story: Alienated Man and the Nature of Love” in Modern Drama, Vol. 16, 1973.
An essay that details Jerry’s isolation from mainstream society and his failures at forming meaningful relationships.
Woods, Linda L. “Isolation and the Barrier of Language in The Zoo Story in Research Studies, Vol. 36, 1968.
A good examination of Jerry’s alienation from middle class society and problems that he faces communicating with members of that group — Peter in particular.
