The West has a long and rich dramatic tradition, and its dramatic works typically reflect the social and political concerns of playwrights and spectators. This book surveys the Western dramatic tradition from Ancient Greece to modern America. Included are chapters on great eras of drama, such as the Renaissance; national theatres, such as the theatres of Latin America, Ireland, and Poland; important theatrical movements, such as musical theatre and African American drama; and influential theatre styles, such as realism, expressionism, and surrealism. Entries are written by leading authorities and cite works for further reading. Students of literature and drama will appreciate the book for its convenient overview of the Western theatrical tradition, while students of history and social studies will welcome its illumination of different cultures and traditions.Designed for students, the book overviews Western drama from Ancient Greece to modern America. Included are chapters on great eras of drama, such as the Renaissance; national theatres, such as the theatres of Latin America, Ireland, and Poland; important theatrical movements, such as musical theatre and African American drama; and influential theatre styles, such as realism, expressionism, and surrealism. Each chapter is written by an expert contributor and offers an extended consideration of its topic and cites works for further reading. Students of drama and literature will value the book for its exploration of the Western theatrical tradition, while students of history and social studies will welcome its illumination of different cultures and traditions.
King Kimball King
Western Drama through the Ages [PDF ebook]
A Student Reference Guide [2 volumes]
Western Drama through the Ages [PDF ebook]
A Student Reference Guide [2 volumes]
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Språk Engelska ● Formatera PDF ● Sidor 648 ● ISBN 9780313090240 ● Utgivare Bloomsbury Publishing (USA) ● Publicerad 2007 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 9117216 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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