The Broadview Anthology of Drama, Volume 2: The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Book Overview

The Broadview Anthology of Drama: Plays from the Western Theatreis a chronological presentation of 43 plays in two volumes, ranging from the ancient theatre world to the present day. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and begins with an insightful introduction sketching the historical and theatrical landscape of that period. Contextualization for each play is provided through a thorough account of the literary and dramatic background of the play along with clear and comprehensive annotation. In addition, the editors have provided a glossary of terms used in the anthology to better equip students with a vocabulary for discussing the world of the stage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551115824
• ISBN13: 9781551115825
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.7" x 9.2"