American Drama of the Twentieth Century

In this book Professor Berkowitz studies the diversity of American drama from the stylistic, experimental plays of O'Neill, through verse, tragedy and community theatre, to the theatre of the 1990s. The discussions range through dramatists, plays, genres and themes, with full supporting appendix material. It also examines major dramatists such as Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, Sam Shephard, Tennessee Williams and August Wilson and covers not only the Broadway scene but also off Broadway movements and fringe theatres and such subjects as women's and African-American drama.

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
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.10.1992
• EAN: 9780582016019
• ISBN: 978-0-582-01601-9
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 17 mm x 216 mm
• Weight: 580 g
• Series: Longman Literature In English Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies