Modern Drama Theory (1880-1950)

Author: (German) Szondi (Szondi/P.) / Wang Jian
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Whenever German theoretical works are mentioned, one often thinks of lengthy, cumbersome arguments, and dry. However, this book features and a, viewing form as the accumulation of content and integrating form analysis with content analysis. It clearly traces the development of modern drama from Ibsen to Arthur Miller, showcasing the master's skill in expressing the extremely complex in simple language. In his writing, readers can see familiar theatrical masters and the dilemmas they faced, their diverse explorations, and the various answers they found in the evolution of modern drama. The book is concise in text and compact in length, blending form and content analysis, and clearly outlines the development of modern drama from Ibsen to Arthur Miller. It is divided into several parts, such as Drama, The Crisis of Drama, Theories on Stylistic Changes, Attempts to Rescue, and Attempts to Resolve, making it suitable for drama researchers to reference and study.