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Modern British Drama: The Twentieth Century

Christopher Innes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:28th Nov '02

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Updated edition of Modern British Drama, 1890–1990, now covering all of the twentieth century.

A revised and updated version of Modern British Drama, 1890–1990, this was the first one-volume analysis of English playwriting over the twentieth century. Includes a chronology, illustrations from key performances, lists of playwrights and works, and selective bibliographies. Invaluable guide for students, theatre-goers and theatre historians.A revised and updated version of Modern British Drama, 1890–1990, now covering the whole twentieth century, this was 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.

From the first edition of Modern British Drama: '… any student wishing to survey the field will find the work invaluable.' Forum for Modern Language Studies
'Christopher Innes' study provides the most valuable and extensive coverage that there has been on the subject in one volume. For teachers and students alike this work will become an essential handbook for the hundred years of British drama it covers … In short, the book is a triumph and a major contribution.' Modern Language Review

ISBN: 9780521016759

Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 37mm

Weight: 939g

604 pages

2nd Revised edition