Belonging: Australian playwriting in the 20th century - Australian playwriting in the 20th century (Paperback)

John McCallum's new history explores the relationship between 20th century Australian drama and a developing concept of nation. The book focuses on the creative tension sparked by dueling impulses between nationalism and cosmopolitanism; and between artistic seriousness and larrikin populism. It explores issues such as the domineering influence of European high culture, the ongoing popularity of representational realism, the influence of popular theatrical forms, the ambivalence (between affection and aggression) of much Australian humour and satire, and the interaction between the personal and the political in drama. The strength of "Belonging" is its comprehensiveness, anyone studying an Australian play will find an account of it here in the context of the other works by its author or the time and place in which it was written. As well as a rundown of the major writers and their works, and an account of how the minor writers fitted in, the book also investigates the more obscure plays and writers about whom little has been written. This authoritative study of Australian drama gives an account of the relationship between our theatre and our sense of self while taking into account a broad range of influences that helped to shape both.

General

Imprint:	Currency Press Pty Ltd
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	May 2009
Authors:	John McCallum
Dimensions:	230 x 150 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	496
ISBN-13:	978-0-86819-658-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Promotions
LSN:	0-86819-658-4
Barcode:	9780868196589

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