| Description |
xvi, 240 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
The Gotham library of the New York University Press |
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Gotham library of the New York University Press.
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| Contents |
pt. 1. Excursions ch. 1. Wilde and Synge Oscar Wilde: the realm of the dandy John M. Synge: the refuge of art -- ch. 2. Chekhov, Shaw, Giraudoux Anton Chekhov: arrivals and departures Bernard Shaw: the ascent to heaven Jean Giraudoux: human and suprahuman -- pt. 2. Inner voyages ch. 3. Williams and Miller Tennessee Williams: a desperate morality Arthur Miller: Eden and after -- ch. 4. Ibsen, Pirandello, Pinter Henrik Ibsen: impulse and ideal Luigi Pirandello: the imprisoned self Harold Pinter: the retreat from power |
| Analysis |
Drama 19th century History and criticism |
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Drama 20th century History and criticism |
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Drama Psychological aspects |
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Self in literature |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Drama -- Psychological aspects.
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Drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
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Drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
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Self in literature.
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| LC no. |
80016755 |
| ISBN |
0814729797 |
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0814729800 (paperback) |
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