British Realist Theatre

British Realist Theatre
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9781134899814
ISBN-13 : 1134899815
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Book Synopsis British Realist Theatre by : Stephen Lacey

Download or read book British Realist Theatre written by Stephen Lacey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-03-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British `New Wave' of dramatists, actors and directors in the late 1950s and 1960s created a defining moment in post-war theatre. British Realist Theatre is an accessible introduction to the New Wave, providing the historical and cultural background which is essential for a true understanding of this influential and dynamic era. Drawing upon contemporary sources as well as the plays themselves, Stephen Lacey considers the plays' influences, their impact and their critical receptions. The playwrights discussed include: * Edward Bond * John Osborne * Shelagh Delaney * Harold Pinter

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