American Drama 1900-1990

Klappentext Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Zusammenfassung This book is written for those beginning a study of American literature as part of an advanced course in English! or for anyone interested in American drama in the 20th century. It aims to encourage readers to explore beyond the few well-known playwrights! and to place the plays as they are read within the context of the development of American society during the 20th century. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. A survey of 20th century American dramatists; 2. Approaching the texts; 3. Play extracts; 4. Critical approaches to 20th century American drama; 5. How to write about 20th century American drama; 6. Reading list and other resources.

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• Authors: Don Schlach, Don Shiach
• Assisted by: Adrian Barlow (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.02.2000
• EAN: 9780521655910
• ISBN: 978-0-521-65591-0
• No. of pages: 130
• Series: Cambridge Contexts in Literature; Cambridge Contexts in Literature; Cambridge Contexts in Literatu
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology