August Strindberg (Routledge Modern and Contemporary Dramatists)

By: Eszter Szalczer

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Synopsis: Dramatist, theatre practitioner, novelist, and painter, August Strindberg’s diverse dramatic output embodied the modernist sensibility. He was above all one of the most radical innovators of Western theatre. This book provides an insightful assessment of Strindberg’s vital contribution to the dramatic arts, while placing his creative process and experimental approach within a wider cultural context. Eszter Szalczer explores Strindberg’s re-definition of drama as a fluid, constantly evolving form that profoundly influenced playwriting and theatrical production from the German Expressionists to the Theatre of the Absurd. Key productions of Strindberg’s plays are analysed, examining his theatre as a living voice that continues to challenge audiences, critics, and even the most innovative directors. August Strindberg provides an essential and accessible guide to the playwright’s work and illustrates the influence of his drama on our understanding of contemporary theatre.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 220 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781136979750
Related ISBNs:: 9780203852880, 9780415414227, 9780415414234
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 12/16/22
Copyrighted By:: Eszter Szalczer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.