Twentieth Century British Drama

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres.

Adrian Barlow (General editor), John Smart (Author), Pamela Bickley (Author), Ian Brinton (Author), Stephen Siddall (Author)

9780521795630, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, 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]