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.

Table des matières

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;

A propos de l'auteur

Gerald M. Berkowitz

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Gerald M Berkowitz, Gerald M. Berkowitz, Berkowitz Gerald M.
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 22.12.2016
• EAN: 9781138157569
• ISBN: 978-1-138-15756-9
• Pages: 312
• Thème: Longman Literature In English Series
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, Theatre Studies, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights