Theater of the Avant-Garde, 1890-1950
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Theater of the Avant-Garde, 1890-1950 by Robert Knopf
An essential volume for theater artists and students alike, this anthology includes the full texts of sixteen important examples of avant-garde drama from the most daring and influential artistic movements of the first half of the twentieth century, including Symbolism, Futurism, Expressionism, Dada, and Surrealism. Each play is accompanied by a bio-critical introduction by the editor, and a critical essay, frequently written by the playwright, which elaborates on the play's dramatic and aesthetic concerns. A new introduction by Robert Knopf and Julia Listengarten contextualizes the plays in light of recent critical developments in avant-garde studies. By examining the groundbreaking theatrical experiments of Jarry, Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Artaud, and others, the book foregrounds the avant-garde's enduring influence on the development of modern theater.
Robert Knopf is professor of theatre and director of theatre studies, University at Buffalo/SUNY.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300206739 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300206739 |
| Title | Theater of the Avant-Garde, 1890-1950 |
| Author | Robert Knopf |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2015-02-26 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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