Modern Drama Theory (1880—1950)

Author: (German) Szondi (Szondi, P.) Author, Wang Jian Translated
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Whenever German theoretical works are mentioned, lengthy, cumbersome arguments, and dry text come to mind. However, this book features concise language and a compact structure, 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 the most complex matters in the simplest language. In his writing, readers can see familiar theater 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 language and compact in structure, blending form and content analysis, and clearly outlines the development of modern drama from Ibsen to Arthur Miller. The entire book is divided into several parts, including Drama, The Crisis of Drama, Theories on Stylistic Changes, Attempts to Rescue, and Attempts to Resolve, making it a valuable reference for drama researchers and learners.