Modern drama in theory and practice. Vol. 1, Realism and naturalism /

Styan, J. L.

Modern drama in theory and practice. Vol. 1, Realism and naturalism / Realism and naturalism J.L. Styan. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006. - xiii, 208 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.

Originally published: 1981.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-199) and index.

This volume begins with the naturalistic revolt in France against traditional styles of theatre. As realism becomes a European movement the account moves from Paris to the Meiningen company and Ibsen's work as producer and play-wright in Oslo, Chekhov's in Moscow, Shaw's in London, Synge's in Dublin.

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Drama--History and criticism--Theory, etc.--19th century
Drama--History and criticism.--19th century
Theater--History--19th century.
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Theater--History--20th century.

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