American drama
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Author
Contributions
- Bloom, Clive. - Contributor
Publication
1995 - St. Martin's Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
49,000 words, Guess
Page Count
196 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1080307M
- ISBN-100312123876
- OCLC Control Number30780635
- Library of Congress Control Number94003782
- Goodreads538484
Classifications
- DDC812/.509
- LCCPS350 .A534 1995
Description
Influenced by Ibsen and Strindberg, American drama had its origins in small theatre companies and groups of semi-professional players in the early 1900s, whose commitment was to inspire such writers as Eugene O'Neill, Susan Glaspell, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams. Born into this century, American drama has acted both as a reflection and as a commentary on the dominance, power and sometimes corruption of the American democratic dream. Today, American theatre still challenges its audiences with a powerful voice unknown to television and commercial film, bringing to the fore issues of gender, colour and political oppression. This collection of specially written essays offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for students wishing to familiarise themselves with this exciting field, and those already involved with the current debate in the area will welcome the broad approach adopted by this volume.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Insights
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- American drama
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