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The Theory of the modern stage : from Artaud to Zola : an introduction to modern theatre and drama /

Bentley, Eric

The Theory of the modern stage : from Artaud to Zola : an introduction to modern theatre and drama / edited by Eric Bentley - 498 pages ; 23 cm

Includes index.

Brings together writings by dramatists, directors and thinkers who have had a profound effect on the theatre since mid nineteenth century, from Adolphe Appia to Emile Zola. Here, Antonin Artaud sets out a manifesto for a Theatre of Cruelty, and Bernard Shaw defends himself as a realist, while W B Yeats describes the creation of a People's Theatre.

9780141189185


Drama
Drama History and criticism
Theater History
Criticism, interpretation, etc

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