Modern Drama Theory (1880---1950)

Author: (German) Peter Szondi
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Publish Date: 2006-05-09
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, 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 extremely complex matters 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 during the evolution of modern drama. The book is concise in and compact in, blending form and content analysis, and clearly outlines the development of modern drama from Ibsen to Arthur Miller. It is divided into several parts, including Drama, The Crisis of Drama, Theories of Stylistic Change, Attempts at Rescue, and Attempts at Resolution, making it a valuable reference for drama scholars and students.