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1 online resource (ix, 206 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index. |
Summary |
An introduction to the 'New Wave', providing the historical and cultural background necessary for a full understanding of this dynamic period in theatre. Includes material on Osborne, Pinter, Edward Bond and Shelagh Delaney. |
Contents |
Representing contemporary Britain: anger, affluence and hegemony -- Institutions and audiences -- Realism, class and culture -- 'Beyond naturalism pure': realism, naturalism and the new wave -- Redefining realism -- The two new waves: realism in theatre and film --In conclusion: the 1960s--new definitions of 'what Britain is like.' |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
English drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
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English drama. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
Subject |
Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
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Theater. |
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Great Britain. |
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History. |
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Realism in literature.
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Realism in literature. |
Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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Added Title |
British realist theater |
Other Form: |
Print version: Lacey, Stephen, 1952- British realist theatre. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995 0415077826 (DLC) 94044677 (OCoLC)31781398 |
ISBN |
0415245796 (electronic book) |
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9780415245791 (electronic book) |
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0203180623 (electronic book) |
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9780203180624 (electronic book) |
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0415077826 |
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9780415077828 |
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0415123119 (PB) |
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9780415123112 (PB) |
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