The Making of Modern Drama: A Study of Büchner, Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Pirandello, Brecht, Beckett, Handke

by Richard Gilman and Richard Gilman

Book Overview

This highly acclaimed critical exploration of modern drama begins with B chner and Ibsen and then discusses the major playwrights who have shaped modern theater--Strindberg, Chekhov, Pirandello, Brecht, Beckett, and Handke. A new introduction by the author assesses developments of recent years.

Reviews of the earlier editions:

"The best single study of the astonishing transformations dramatic art has undergone in the last...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300079028
• ISBN13: 9780300079029
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.2"