Modern Tragedy

by James Moran

Book Overview

What distinguishes modern tragedy from other forms of drama? How does it relate to contemporary political and social conditions? To what ends have artists employed the tragic form in different locations during the 20th century?

Partly motivated by the urgency of our current situation in an age of ecocidal crisis, Modern Tragedy encompasses a variety of drama from throughout the 20th century. James Moran begins this book with John...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350139777
• ISBN13: 9781350139770
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 192 Pages