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Author : John Gassner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 774 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Best Plays of the Modern American Theatre written by John Gassner and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anton Chekhov
Publisher : Dell
ISBN 13 : 0440379849
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Six Great Modern Plays written by Anton Chekhov and published by Dell. This book was released on 1956-02-15 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are six plays that stand as landmarks of the modern drama: Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS repeats, in terms of a handful of people, the spasms of a dying society. Isben’s THE MASTER BUILDER is the tragedy of the modern romantic, caught between desire and reality. Shaw’s MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION shocked England and America; this play was the first honest attempt in our era to deal with prostitution. O’Casey’s RED ROSES FOR ME is about a Protestant worker of Dublin who is a symbol of the ravaging conflicts in Ireland—and in man. Williams’s THE GLASS MENAGERIE is a tender, despairing portrait of two women, one lost in the past, the other in herself. Miller’s ALL MY SONS is a biting though compassionate, indictment of success through moral betrayal. We call these plays “modern.” But the they are high art, and are written with devotion to truth, and those two qualities have already made them timeless.
Author : Penny Farfan
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 047205435X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Plays by Women written by Penny Farfan and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how women playwrights illuminate the contemporary world and contribute to its reshaping
Author : Stanley Richards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Best Mystery and Suspense Plays of the Modern Theatre written by Stanley Richards and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witness for the prosecution, by A. Christie.--Dial "M" for murder, by F. Knott.--Sleuth, by A. Shaffer.--The letter, by W. S. Maugham.--Child's play, by R. Marasco.--Arsenic and old lace, by J. Kesselring.--Angel Street, by P. Hamilton.--Bad seed, by M. Anderson.--Dangerous corner, by J. B. Priestley.--Dracula, by H. Deane and J. L. Balderston.
Author : Lord Dunsany
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays written by Lord Dunsany and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays stands as a testament to the diverse landscapes of early 20th-century drama, encapsulating a range of literary styles from the poetic to the naturalistic. This anthology showcases the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual movements that characterized the era, featuring plays that delve into existential questions, societal norms, and the human condition with unparalleled depth and variety. The collection draws together works that, while distinct in voice and approach, share an underlying exploration of modernity, making it a crucial compilation for understanding the period's dramatic evolution. Noteworthy are the contributions that mingle folklore with modernist sensibilities, creating a unique dialogue between the past and present. The authors and editors behind this anthology were pivotal figures in their respective literary circles, hailing from diverse backgrounds but united by their contributions to modern drama and literature. Figures like Yeats and Synge are synonymous with the Irish Literary Revival, while others like O'Neill and Galsworthy bring perspectives from American and English theatre, respectively. This blend of cultural and national backgrounds not only highlights the global nature of modernist themes but also reflects the varied ways these themes were explored across different societies and stages. Their collective works here underline the shifts in narrative style, thematic concern, and character depiction that mirror the tumultuous changes of their time. Inviting readers into the world of early 20th-century drama, The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays offers a unique opportunity to experience a plethora of artistic visions and narratives within a single collection. For scholars, students, and enthusiasts of modern literature and drama, this anthology not only serves as an educational resource but also as a platform for witnessing the dialogue between disparate yet interconnected voices. Embracing this collection affords a deeper appreciation for the breadth and depth of modernist exploration in drama, making it an indispensable addition to any literary library.
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Publisher : Methuen Drama
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Modern Drama: Plays of the '80s and '90s written by and published by Methuen Drama. This book was released on 2001 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology bringing together some of the most importnat and controvesial plays from the last twenty years.
Author : Booth Tarkington
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1592241867
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (922 download)
Download or read book Sixteen Public Domain One-Act Plays by Modern Authors written by Booth Tarkington and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fine selection of 20th century plays includes contributions from Robert Emmons Rogers ("The Boy Will"), Booth Tarkington ("Beauty and the Jacobin"), Ernest Dowson ("The Pierrot of the Minute"), Oliphant Down ("The Maker of Dreams"), Percy MacKaye ("Gettysburg"), A.A. Milne ("Wurzel-Flummery"), Harold Brighouse ("Maid of France"), Lady Gregory ("Spreading the News"), Jeannette Marks ("Welsh Honeymoon"), John Millington Synge ("Riders to the Sea"), Lord Dunsany ("A Night at an Inn"), Stark Young ("The Twilight Saint"), Lady Alix Egerton ("The Masque of the Two Strangers"), Maurice Maeterlinck ("The Intruder"), Josephine Preston Peabody ("Fortune and Men's Eyes"), and John Galsworthy ("The Little Man"). All of these plays may be staged free of charge in the United States (and possible in other countries--check your local copyright laws for details).
Author : Rajiv Joseph
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780822225294
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (252 download)
Download or read book Gruesome Playground Injuries written by Rajiv Joseph and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together.
Author : Alice Birch
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849435596
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (494 download)
Download or read book Many Moons written by Alice Birch and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juniper is looking for love, Robert is trying to avoid it, Ollie doesn't know what it is and Meg has resigned herself to never having it. As these four people move through a July day in London, they orbit each other, unaware that they are hurtling towards one moment that could devastate them all. Many Moons opened at groundbreaking Theatre 503 in summer 2011.
Author : Sophocles
Publisher : Modern Library
ISBN 13 : 0812983092
Total Pages : 866 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)
Download or read book The Greek Plays written by Sophocles and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama, featuring all-new, highly accessible translations of some of the world’s most beloved plays, including Agamemnon, Prometheus Bound, Bacchae, Electra, Medea, Antigone, and Oedipus the King Featuring translations by Emily Wilson, Frank Nisetich, Sarah Ruden, Rachel Kitzinger, Mary Lefkowitz, and James Romm The great plays of Ancient Greece are among the most enduring and important legacies of the Western world. Not only is the influence of Greek drama palpable in everything from Shakespeare to modern television, the insights contained in Greek tragedy have shaped our perceptions of the nature of human life. Poets, philosophers, and politicians have long borrowed and adapted the ideas and language of Greek drama to help them make sense of their own times. This exciting curated anthology features a cross section of the most popular—and most widely taught—plays in the Greek canon. Fresh translations into contemporary English breathe new life into the texts while capturing, as faithfully as possible, their original meaning. This outstanding collection also offers short biographies of the playwrights, enlightening and clarifying introductions to the plays, and helpful annotations at the bottom of each page. Appendices by prominent classicists on such topics as “Greek Drama and Politics,” “The Theater of Dionysus,” and “Plato and Aristotle on Tragedy” give the reader a rich contextual background. A detailed time line of the dramas, as well as a list of adaptations of Greek drama to literature, stage, and film from the time of Seneca to the present, helps chart the history of Greek tragedy and illustrate its influence on our culture from the Roman Empire to the present day. With a veritable who’s who of today’s most renowned and distinguished classical translators, The Greek Plays is certain to be the definitive text for years to come. Praise for The Greek Plays “Mary Lefkowitz and James Romm deftly have gathered strong new translations from Frank Nisetich, Sarah Ruden, Rachel Kitzinger, Emily Wilson, as well as from Mary Lefkowitz and James Romm themselves. There is a freshness and pungency in these new translations that should last a long time. I admire also the introductions to the plays and the biographies and annotations provided. Closing essays by five distinguished classicists—the brilliant Daniel Mendelsohn and the equally skilled David Rosenbloom, Joshua Billings, Mary-Kay Gamel, and Gregory Hays—all enlightened me. This seems to me a helpful light into our gathering darkness.”—Harold Bloom
Author : Sandra Adell
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252097815
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Plays by African American Women written by Sandra Adell and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American women have increasingly begun to see their plays performed from regional stages to Broadway. Yet many of these artists still struggle to gain attention. In this volume, Sandra Adell draws from the vital wellspring of works created by African American women in the twenty-first century to present ten plays by both prominent and up-and-coming writers. Taken together, the selections portray how these women engage with history as they delve into--and shake up--issues of gender and class to craft compelling stories of African American life. Gliding from gritty urbanism to rural landscapes, these works expand boundaries and boldly disrupt modes of theatrical representation. Selections: Blue Door, by Tanya Barfield; Levee James, by S. M. Shephard-Massat; Hoodoo Love, by Katori Hall; Carnaval, by Nikkole Salter; Single Black Female, by Lisa B. Thompson; Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine, by Lynn Nottage; BlackTop Sky, by Christina Anderson; Voyeurs de Venus, by Lydia Diamond; Fedra, by J. Nicole Brooks; and Uppa Creek: A Modern Anachronistic Parody in the Minstrel Tradition, by Keli Garrett.
Author : David McInnis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108843263
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Shakespeare and Lost Plays written by David McInnis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores Shakespeare's plays in their most immediate context: the hundreds of plays known to original audiences, but lost to us.
Author : Tony Kushner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781848426313
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Angels in America written by Tony Kushner and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. This edition, published alongside the major revival at the National Theatre in 2017, contains both plays, Part One: Millennium Approaches, and Part Two: Perestroika.
Author : K. Gritzner
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137534478
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)
Download or read book Adorno and Modern Theatre written by K. Gritzner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adorno and Modern Theatre explores the drama of Edward Bond, David Rudkin, Howard Barker and Sarah Kane in the context of the work of leading philosopher Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969). The book engages with key principles of Adorno's aesthetic theory and cultural critique and examines their influence on a generation of seminal post-war dramatists.
Author : David Ireland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1474298222
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (742 download)
Download or read book Cyprus Avenue written by David Ireland and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerry Adams has disguised himself as a newborn baby and successfully infiltrated my family home. Eric Miller is a Belfast Loyalist. He believes his five-week old granddaughter is Gerry Adams. His family keep telling him to stop living in the past and fighting old battles that nobody cares about anymore, but his cultural heritage is under siege. He must act. David Ireland's black comedy takes one man's identity crisis to the limits as he uncovers the modern day complexity of Ulster Loyalism. Cyprus Avenue was first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, on 11 February 2016, before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, London in April 2016.
Author : Edward Albee
Publisher : Penguin Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Zoo Story written by Edward Albee and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1960 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of some of Edward Albee's earliest and most acclaimed works.
Author : Katherine Schaap Williams
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501753517
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Unfixable Forms written by Katherine Schaap Williams and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unfixable Forms explores how theatrical form remakes—and is in turn remade by—early modern disability. Figures described as "deformed," "lame," "crippled," "ugly," "sick," and "monstrous" crowd the stage in English drama of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In each case, such a description distills cultural expectations about how a body should look and what a body should do—yet, crucially, demands the actor's embodied performance. In the early modern theater, concepts of disability collide with the deforming, vulnerable body of the actor. Reading dramatic texts alongside a diverse array of sources, ranging from physic manuals to philosophical essays to monster pamphlets, Katherine Schaap Williams excavates an archive of formal innovation to argue that disability is at the heart of the early modern theater's exploration of what it means to put the body of an actor on the stage. Offering new interpretations of canonical works by William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Thomas Dekker, Thomas Middleton, and William Rowley, and close readings of little-known plays such as The Fair Maid of the Exchange and A Larum For London, Williams demonstrates how disability cuts across foundational distinctions between nature and art, form and matter, and being and seeming. Situated at the intersections of early modern drama, disability studies, and performance theory, Unfixable Forms locates disability on the early modern stage as both a product of cultural constraints and a spark for performance's unsettling demands and electrifying eventfulness.
