American Realism and American Drama, 1880–1940

The importance of Native American realism is traced through a study of the evolution of dramatic theory from the early 1890s.

Brenda Murphy (Author)

9780521067669, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 10 July 2008

248 pages, 14 b/w illus.
23 x 15 x 1.4 cm, 0.37 kg

The importance of Native American realism is traced through a study of the evolution of dramatic theory from the early 1890s through World War I and the uniquely American innovations in realistic drama between world wars.

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The state of the art: the American theatrical scene in the 1880s
2. Realistic dramatic theory
3. The literary realists as playwrights
4. The transition: American realistic drama in the commercial theater, 1890–1915
5. The cutting edge: Eugene O'Neill's realism, 1913–1933
6. Place and personality: innovations in realistic setting and character, 1916–1940
7. The final integration: innovations in realistic thought and structure, 1916–1940
Notes
Selected bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: plays & playwrights [DSG]