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Annotated Bibliography - Angels In America

1. Lowenthal, Michael. 1995. "On Art, Angels, and 'Mostmodern Fascism." Harvard Gay & Lesbian Review, 2.2:10-12. http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/detail/detail?sid=4cb051e7-2f8d-49a3-b3c0-619b44d286cb%40sessionmgr102&vid=0&hid=102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=qth&AN=9269574

This is a transcript of an interview with Tony Kushner, the author of "Angels in America." This is a primary source on Kushner's writing and his views on queer art, culture, and politics. Hearing Kushner's views and intentions is valuable to my analysis of the play, as he discusses the context in which it was written. As a primary source published in a prominent LGBTQ journal, this article is a reliable source of information.

2. McDonald, Natalie Hope. 2007. "AIDS Writing in Crisis Times and Today." The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide, 14.4:32-33,35. http://web.b.ebscohost.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/ehost/detail/detail?sid=4fcf88ec-ee09-4e7a-bd16-2474d45f1a3a%40sessionmgr113&vid=0&hid=102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=27342409&db=qth

This article discusses the relevance and meaning of "Angels in America" at the time it was made and in the present day (prompted by the TV remake). "Angels in America" is compared and contrasted to other art about the AIDS epidemic. The play's political and emotional impact on its audience varies between viewers living through the AIDS crisis and those watching in the 21st century, though it resonates with both groups. The effects of "Angels in America" on queer culture is relevant to my analysis of the play. This article was published in a prominent LGBTQ journal and thus is a reliable source of information.

3. Tuss, Alex J. 1996. "Resurrecting Masculine Spirituality in Tony Kushner's Angels in America." Journal of Men's Studies, 5.1: 49-63,77. http://search.proquest.com.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/genderwatch/docview/222639360/582203D7A51246ADPQ/11?accountid=14696

This article discusses the religious, value-based, and emotional themes of "Angels in America" and how they relate to contemporary conceptions of masculinity. These masculine expectations are described, as well as how individual characters try, fail, and/or decide not to meet them. The religious and spiritual parts of the article help to reconcile and unite the values of religion and queerness, which frequently are set in opposition to each other. This in-depth exploration of the play's major themes will help me deepen my understanding of the work and its effects so I can write an informed analysis. This article is published in a peer-reviewed journal, so it is a reliable source of information.