Stages of Struggle - Modern Playwrights and Their Psychological Inspirations (Paperback)

One way or another, all playwrights use their work to explore the issues that interest them. The characters in a play may trumpet their creator's political views from the stage, or an unusual structure or set design may result from the playwright's interest in theatrical form. It is also common, particularly in the plays of the 20th and 21st century, to see a playwright delving into psychological issues raised by his own mental struggles or those of people he loves. Luigi Pirandello, tormented by the schizophrenia of his wife and other family members, repeatedly explored the problems caused by different visions of reality. No????l Coward's self-obsessed characters reflect his own narcissism. Alcoholism is a recurrent theme in the works of many playwrights, including Eugene O'Neill, Edward Albee, and Brian Friel. Through their exploration of these issues and more, the great writers of the theater have turned suffering into art. This book looks at the work of 20 playwrights to see how their examination of the disturbed mind has influenced the modern theater.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2008
First published:	May 2008
Authors:	John Louis DiGaetani
Dimensions:	226 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	206
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-3157-1
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-3157-1
Barcode:	9780786431571

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