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Modern Drama: A Very Short Introduction
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Series: Very Short Introductions
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ISBN10: 0199658773
ISBN13: 9780199658770
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: May 1 2016
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.40 Width: 4.20 Depth: 6.60
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780199658770
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: May 1 2016
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.40 Width: 4.20 Depth: 6.60
Language: English
The story of modern drama is a tale of extremes, testing both audiences and actors to their limits through hostility and contrarianism. Spanning 1880 to the present, Kirsten E. Shepherd-Barr shows how truly international a phenomenon modern drama has become, and how vibrant and diverse in both text and performance. This Very Short Introduction explores the major developments of modern drama, covering two decades per chapter, from early modernist theatre through post-war developments to more recent and contemporary theatre. Shepherd-Barr tracks the emergence of new theories from the likes of Brecht and Beckett alongside groundbreaking productions to illuminate the fascinating evolution of modern drama. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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