The Contemporary British History Play

by Richard H. Palmer

British drama since 1956 has been particularly innovative. This volume investigates how recent British history plays reflect the methods and values of New History, in contrast to traditional biographical dramas that depict the lives of great men of the past. More than 50 British playwrights are discussed, including John Osborne, John Arden, Edward Bond, Robert Bolt, Pam Gems, Howard Brenton, Caryl Churchill, Howard Barker, and Peter Shaffer. Historical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313304971
• ISBN13: 9780313304972
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.6"