A History of Modern Drama, Volume I

Download or read book A History of Modern Drama, Volume I written by David Krasner and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2012 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the period 1879 to 1959, from Ibsen to Beckett, this book is an examination of the plays, dramatists, and movements that comprise modern world drama. Contains detailed analysis of plays and playwrights and connecting themes. Includes coverage of non-English works and traditions to create a global view of modern drama. Considers the influence of modernism in art, music, literature, architecture, society, and politics on the formation of modern dramatic literature