This volume serves as a comprehensive bibliographic record designed to track and organize critical commentary on American dramatic works. The compiler, Floyd E. Eddleman, provides a structured reference tool for scholars and researchers seeking to locate specific critical assessments of plays and playwrights. By aggregating citations from various academic and professional sources, the text functions as an essential finding aid for the study of American theatrical history.

This reference work is regarded as a standard bibliographic resource for academic libraries and theater research collections. Its utility lies in its specialized focus on the evolution of critical discourse surrounding American drama during the twentieth century.