9780282534554 - The Playwright as Thinker: A Study of Drama in Modern Times (Classic Reprint) de Bentley, Eric (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the playwright's role in modern drama, examining the impact of a range of artistic and technological transformations from the mid-19th century onwards. The author sets out the key features of theatrical realism, and the challenges to it posed by the rise of the cinema and the innovations of electric stage lighting. The book also explores two main dramatic traditions of the period: the pursuit of new forms, and experiments in poetic drama. With a particular focus on the work of Ibsen, Strindberg, and Shaw, the book presents an insightful overview of the major trends and ideas that have shaped modern drama. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.