Description
Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough introduction to the recent history of one of the greatest dramatic and theatrical traditions in Western culture. Originally published in 1988, this updated edition provides extensive new material, charting the path of modern and contemporary Irish drama from its roots in the Celtic Revival to its flowering in world theater. The lives and careers of more than fifty modern Irish playwrights are discussed along with summaries of their major plays and recommendations for further reading.
Author: Sanford Sternlicht
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 09/03/2010
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9780815632450
ISBN10: 0815632452
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Drama
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Author: Sanford Sternlicht
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 09/03/2010
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9780815632450
ISBN10: 0815632452
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Drama
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
About the Author
Sanford Sternlicht is emeritus professor of English at Syracuse University, where he taught Irish, American, and British drama. He is the author of numerous books including A Reader's Guide to Modern American Drama and A Reader's Guide to Modern British Drama.