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A Study of the Modern Drama: A Handbook for the Study and Appreciation of the Best Plays, European, English, and American, of the Last Half Century
Hardcover
Literary CriticismTheater History
ISBN13: 9781026018354
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 556
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Study of the Modern Drama is a comprehensive handbook designed for the scholarly study and critical appreciation of the most significant plays from Europe, England, and America produced during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Authored by the prominent critic Barrett Harper Clark, this work serves as an essential guide to the dramatic literature that shaped the modern stage. It offers detailed insights into the evolution of theatrical forms, providing readers with the tools necessary to analyze and understand the artistic movements that revolutionized the performing arts.
Focusing on the pivotal fifty-year period that saw the rise of legendary playwrights and innovative staging techniques, the text explores the social, cultural, and technical developments of the era. From the psychological realism of European masters to the distinct voices of the English and American traditions, the book categorizes and examines works that remain foundational to the study of theater today. A Study of the Modern Drama is a vital resource for students, historians, and lovers of the stage, offering a profound look at the enduring power of dramatic storytelling and its historical significance in the modern world.
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