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Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr, Second Edition (Irish Studies)
Sanford Sternlicht
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Description for Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr, Second Edition (Irish Studies)
Paperback. Previous ed.: A reader's guide to modern Irish drama, c1998. Series: Irish Studies. Num Pages: 184 pages, index. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 240.
Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough the introduction to 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. Most significantly, Sternlicht treats the major themes of modern Irish drama: the struggle ... Read more
Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough the introduction to 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. Most significantly, Sternlicht treats the major themes of modern Irish drama: the struggle ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
Series
Irish Studies
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815632450
SKU
V9780815632450
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99-99
About Sanford Sternlicht
Sanford Sternlicht is professor of English at Syracuse University, where he teaches 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
Reviews for Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr, Second Edition (Irish Studies)
Achieves what heretofore seemed unachievable, making sense for the non-Irish reader of the convolutions and contradictions of Irish drama that mirror the history and life of the country. This is a wonderful read and a wonderful ride. Modern Irish Drama provides essential information on the newest and most innovative dramatists in Ireland and it does so with new critical insight. ... Read more