Discover an illuminating critical exploration of one of Canada's most prolific and versatile literary figures.
Disciplined Passion: Essays on the Works of Keith Garebian gathers insightful overviews, close readings, and personal reminiscences from distinguished writers, critics, and artists. Spanning his extensive contributions as a theatre critic, biographer, and poet, this volume examines how Garebian tackles complex human realities--from illness and sexuality to Armenian heritage, cultural survival, and the craft of performance.
Readers and scholars will find in-depth commentary on Garebian's major works and methods:

• Detailed essays examining his critical studies on Canadian theatre and Broadway musicals
• Analyses of his poetry collections exploring identity, trauma, ekphrasis, and personae
• Reflections on his biographical monographs celebrating iconic stage figures like William Hutt
• Contributions from celebrated peers including Atom Egoyan and George Elliott Clarke

This collection offers students, scholars, and theatre lovers an indispensable companion to Canadian literary and dramatic criticism.