?This is a richly textured treatment of one of America's most honored yet long-forgotten playwrights, Robert E. Sherwood, who also helped provide a model of the public intellectual.??Journal of American History

?Alonso's highly readable Robert E. Sherwood: The Playwright in Peace and War stands out for its timely themes: politics and international conflict. . . . Alonso . . . is particularly concerned with the swelling and ebbing of Sherwood's pacifism. Turned anti-military by World War I (he was gassed in the French trenches), the playwright experiences a ?sea change? in opinion during the rise of fascism. Fortunately, Alonso's attention to this particular issue doesn't blinker the wider view: She channels her pacifism-related expertise into a comprehensive and authoritative consideration of Sherwood's life as a whole.??American Theatre

?Alonso's engagingly written study is a welcome and original addition to the field in that she provides a thorough single volume comprehensive biography of the playwright.??Theatre Survey

?A valuable book for the American historian, peace history scholar, or theater historian. . . . Harriet Hyman Alonso's devotion to her subject and dogged research is evidenced in the text and thorough bibliography. Her archival work is detailed and flawless. Her seamless intertwining of the historical and the theatrical makes this work an invaluable interdisciplinary contribution.??Peace Change

?From the point of view of theatre or cultural studies, this book is invaluable. . . .This is an engaging look at a playwright too often forgotten in theatre studies. Alonso's examination of Sherwood's family history and marriage and her look at his World War I experiences provide a many-layered context to the work of this prolific playwright and author. The details it provides about Sherwood and his work with the Playwrights' Company and his collaborations with Lunt and Fontaine make for excellent theatre history. It would make a good addition to the libarary of anyone interested in twentieth-century American theatre.??Theatre Journal

?This biography of Sherwood brilliantly demonstrates the complexity of pacifism as a personal belief system. . . . The writing is wonderful, the chapters are nicely balanced, and the organization of the material on both the personal life and the writings is excellent.??Melanie Gustafson, Department of History, University of Vermont

?This reader-friendly book written in lucid, accessible prose is an extraordinary accomplishment. . . . Alonso's handling of Sherwood's journey provides pleasure, joy, and engagement for anyone interested in pacifism, war, peace, politics, theater, history, and culture.??Howard Stein, emeritus, Center for Theatre Studies, Columbia University