| Modern British Drama: The Twentieth Century Revised Edition Contributor(s): Innes, Christopher (Author), Innes, C. D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521816513 ISBN-13: 9780521816519 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $93.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: A revised and updated version of Modern British Drama, 1890-1990, now covering the whole twentieth century, this is the first one-volume analysis of English playwriting to cover the most exciting and productive period in British Theatre from its inception to today. Through detailed discussions of major dramatists and plays, Innes traces the evolution of modernism from Bernard Shaw to Patrick Marber and Sarah Kane, and theatrical developments over the whole century. Includes information on the social and political environment surrounding the plays, first productions, and critical reception, plus chronology, illustrations from key performances, lists of playwrights and works, and selective bibliographies. An invaluable guide for students, theatre-goers and theatre historians. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Drama - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 822.910 |
| LCCN: 2002071567 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6" W x 9" (2.32 lbs) 604 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A revised and updated version of Modern British Drama, 1890-1990, is the first one-volume analysis of English playwriting over the twentieth century. Through detailed discussions of major dramatists and plays, Christopher Innes traces the evolution of modernism from Bernard Shaw to the present as well as theatrical developments over the period. The text includes information on the social and political environment surrounding the plays, first productions and critical reception, and chronology and illustrations from key performances, lists of playwrights and works, and selective bibliographies. It is an invaluable guide for students, theater-goers and theater historians. |
Contributor Bio(s): Innes, Christopher: - Christopher Innes is one of the leading experts in the field of modern British drama studies and he has written and published extensively in this and related areas. His books include Piscator's Political Theatre, Modern German Drama, Holy Theatre, Edward Gordon Craig, Avant Garde Theatre: 1892-1992, and A Sourcebook on Naturalistic Theatre, as well as Modern British Drama: 1890-1990. Professor Innes also serves as the General Editor for the Cambridge University Press series Directors in Perspective, and holds the Canada Research Chair in Performance and Culture. |