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REGION:
Australia & New Zealand
LEVELS:
Year 11 / Year 12
SUBJECT AREA:
English
EDITION:
1ed
ISBN:
9780521795630
PUBLICATION DATE:
11/07/2001
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Two themes stand out as one examines 20th century British drama. The first is that the century witnessed a growing sense that the theatre was not an aristocratic pleasure ground, but a democratic forum for all. The second theme is the changing role of women. From the beginning of the century in the works of G.B. Shaw to the end of the century with its 'post-feminist' theatre, this theme has absorbed dramatists. This book aims to relate 20th century British drama to its historical, cultural and social contexts, not to imply that plays emerge naturally to mirror the society from which they spring, but rather that an understanding of context enhances the understanding and enjoyment of drama. 
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Introduction 1. Approaching 20th century British drama 2. Approaching the texts 3. Play extracts 4. Critical approaches to 20th century British drama 5. How to write about 20th century British drama 6. Resources Index Acknowledgements Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Offering critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres, Cambridge Contexts in Literature supports comparative and contextual study and is ideal for library reference or for building a senior module around a selected title. Each volume has been carefully planned to help students evaluate the influence of literary, cultural and historical contexts on both writers and readers, and includes an anthology of texts and extracts exemplifying key issues. ALL TITLES IN SERIES:
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