The Drama 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time

by Daniel S. Burt

Book Overview

Which plays are truly great, and why? This fascinating reference profiles 100 of the greatest plays drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Compiled in consultation with literary scholars,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816060746
• ISBN13: 9780816060740
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great way to increase cultural literacy

This is a helpful book for two reasons. First, without actually having to see most ofthese plays, you can sound knowledgeable about them. This is especially important if, like me, you play in trivia games frequently. Second, several in here sound intriguing enough to see, which I would not have known had I not read the book. Of course, among the ones I did see, there is the opportunity -- as with any list -- to second-guess.

A good choice of selections. Good analysis, well written.

The complete selection would not have been mine, but the choices are good and the analysis of each play is very good. Thanks for a good job!!!!