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One-Act Plays of To-Day
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ISBN13: 9781025376684
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
One-Act Plays of to-Day is a quintessential anthology that captures the vibrant spirit and technical mastery of early twentieth-century theatre. Curated by J.W. Marriott, this collection showcases the diversity of the one-act format, a genre that demands exceptional precision and narrative economy. The volume brings together a wide array of dramatic works, ranging from biting social satires and lighthearted comedies to intense psychological dramas and tragedies. Each selection reflects the artistic and cultural shifts occurring during this formative period in dramatic history.
As a resource for both the student of literature and the practitioner of the stage, One-Act Plays of to-Day offers profound insight into the development of modern characterization and dialogue. The works included illustrate the transition from traditional Victorian sensibilities toward the experimental and realistic modes that would come to define modernism. By emphasizing the literary merit and performance potential of the short play, this collection serves as a vital record of the era's most compelling voices in English-language theatre. Readers will discover how these playwrights used the limited timeframe of a single act to explore complex themes of human nature, society, and the burgeoning complexities of the modern world.
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