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Author Lacey, Stephen, 1952-

Title British realist theatre : the new wave in its context 1956-1965 / Stephen Lacey.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 206 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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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.'
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Subject English drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
English drama.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century.
Theater.
Great Britain.
History.
Realism in literature.
Realism in literature.
Chronological Term 1900-1999
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
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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