Twentieth Century British Drama

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres.

John Smart (Author), John Smart (Author), Pamela Bickley (Author), Ian Brinton (Author), Stephen Siddall (Author)

9780521795630, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 14 June 2001

128 pages
22.6 x 15.2 x 0.9 cm, 0.227 kg

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Looking back on 20th century British drama from its' historical, social and political perspective enables the reader to set each play in a broader context. Contents include a selection of play extracts from well-known authors including Harold Brighouse, John Osborne, Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard and Timberlake Wertenbaker.

Introduction
1. Approaching 20th-century British drama
2. Approaching the texts
3. Play extracts
4. Critical approaches to 20th-century British drama
5. How to write about 20th-century British drama
6. Resources.

Subject Areas: Educational: English literature [YQE]