Author | : Craig S. Walker |
File Size | : 50,8 Mb |
Publisher | : Broadview Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 09 July 2003 |
ISBN | : 9781551115825 |
Pages | : 690 pages |
The Broadview Anthology of Drama Volume 2 The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries by Craig S. Walker Book PDF Summary
The Broadview Anthology of Drama: Plays from the Western Theatre is a chronological presentation of 43 plays in two volumes, ranging from the ancient theatre world to the present day. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and begins with an insightful introduction sketching the historical and theatrical landscape of that period. Contextualization for each play is provided through a thorough account of the literary and dramatic background of the play along with clear and comprehensive annotation. In addition, the editors have provided a glossary of terms used in the anthology to better equip students with a vocabulary for discussing the world of the stage.