The American Drama Since 1918: An Informal History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258416126)

""The American Drama Since 1918: An Informal History"" by Joseph Wood Krutch is a comprehensive overview of the development of American drama in the 20th century. The book covers the major movements and playwrights that have shaped the American theatrical landscape, from the early modernist experiments of Eugene O'Neill and Thornton Wilder to the social realism of Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams. Krutch offers insightful analysis of the themes and techniques of each playwright, as well as the cultural and historical context in which their works were produced. He also explores the impact of the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War on American drama, and discusses the rise of experimental theater and the avant-garde in the latter half of the century. Written in an engaging and accessible style, ""The American Drama Since 1918"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph Wood Krutch
ISBN-10: 1258416123
ISBN-13: 9781258416126
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2012
Pages: 334
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d