The Continental Drama Of Today: Outlines For Its Study (1914)

by Barrett Harper Clark

Book Overview

The Continental Drama of Today: Outlines for Its Study is a book written by Barrett Harper Clark and originally published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary drama scene in Europe at the time, focusing on the works of prominent playwrights such as Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, Gerhart Hauptmann, Maurice Maeterlinck, and Luigi Pirandello. Clark's analysis is structured around the themes and techniques that were prevalent in the drama of the time, including naturalism, symbolism, and expressionism. He also examines the social and cultural contexts in which these plays were produced, highlighting the ways in which they reflected and responded to the political and philosophical issues of the day. Overall, The Continental Drama of Today is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of European drama, as well as for students and scholars of theater and literature. The book provides a detailed and insightful overview of the major trends and movements in European drama at the turn of the 20th century, and offers a framework for understanding the works of some of the most important playwrights of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104255316
• ISBN13: 9781104255312
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"