Twentieth Century British Drama

Author(s): John Smart

English - Plays and movies

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Looking back on 20th century British drama from its' historical, social and political perspective enables the reader to set each play in a broader context. Contents include a selection of play extracts from well-known authors including Harold Brighouse, John Osborne, Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard and Timberlake Wertenbaker.


Product Information

Introduction; 1. Approaching 20th-century British drama; 2. Approaching the texts; 3. Play extracts; 4. Critical approaches to 20th-century British drama; 5. How to write about 20th-century British drama; 6. Resources.

General Fields

  • : 9780521795630
  • : Cambridge University Press
  • : Cambridge University Press
  • : 0.227
  • : 14 June 2001
  • : 226mm X 152mm X 9mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : John Smart
  • : Paperback
  • : 822.91409
  • : 128
  • : 1 colour book