Theater of the Avant-Garde, 1890-1950 - A Critical Anthology (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Robert Knopf
Contributors:	Julia Listengarten
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	512
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-20673-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General
LSN:	0-300-20673-9
Barcode:	9780300206739

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