English Theatre in Transition 1881-1914

Summary

Originally published in 1984. The turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was a time of considerable change in the English theatre. This book traces the activities of the leading figures in the English theatre, notably William Archer who introduced Ibsen to this country and who became one of the main promoters of the idea of a National Theatre.

Product details

• Authors: James Woodfield, Woodfield James
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.06.2017
• EAN: 9781138934658
• ISBN: 978-1-138-93465-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Victorian Theatre
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama > Drama; DRAMA / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, ART / Performance, Theatre Studies, Performance Art, Plays, Playscripts, Classic and pre-20th century plays