<DIV><p>In what is considered to be a classic in the field, (<I>From Tension to Tonic: The Plays of Edward Albee</I>) Paolucci here covers the plays that followed, up to <I>Occupant</I>.</p> <p>In <I>Edward Albee: The Later Plays </I>the author's close analysis employs both innovative and traditional critical approaches howeverthe usual categories simply will not work well in dealing with the &quot;Absurd&quot;, where structure, characterization, language, and theme have given way to a single moment of crisis depicted with laser-like intensity.</p> <p>Rich comparisons with other works abound and give Paolucci's conclusions depth and solidity with unexpected insights in to her approach as a critic.</p></DIV>