Binding: Paperback
Description: The story of modern drama is a tale of extremes testing both audiences and actors to their limits through hostility and contrarianism. Spanning 1880 to the present Kirsten E. Shepherd - Barr shows how truly international a phenomenon modern drama has become and how vibrant and diverse in both text and performance. This Very Short Introduction explores the major developments of modern drama covering two decades per chapter from early modernist theatre through post - war developments to more recent and contemporary theatre. Shepherd - Barr tracks the emergence of new theories from the likes of Brecht and Beckett alongside groundbreaking productions to illuminate the fascinating evolution of modern drama. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Modern Drama: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Shepherd - Barr Kirsten (University Lecturer In Modern Drama Faculty Of English University Of Oxford)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199658770
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 5/1/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Literary Studies: Plays & Playwrights