American Drama of the Twentieth Century

This study charts the remarkable development of American drama in the twentieth century. It defines the variety of themes, genres and styles the drama produced, discussing both individual works and dramatic oeuvres whilst placing them in their cultural context.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 1890–1930: The Beginnings; Chapter 3 1930–1945: Reality and Realism; Chapter 4 1945–1960: The Zenith of the Broadway Theatre; Chapter 5 1960–1975: The Post-Broadway Era; Chapter 6 1975–1990: A National Theatre;

About the author

Gerald M. Berkowitz

Summary

This study charts the remarkable development of American drama in the twentieth century. It defines the variety of themes, genres and styles the drama produced, discussing both individual works and dramatic oeuvres whilst placing them in their cultural context.

Product details

• Authors: Gerald M Berkowitz, Gerald M. Berkowitz
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2016
• EAN: 9781138157569
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15756-9
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: Longman Literature In English Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies