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Performing Arts - The Theatre of Revolt: Studies in modern drama from Ibsen to Genet

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Book Synopsis: In a new edition of this now-classic work, Robert Brustein argues that the roots of the modern theatre may be found in the soil of rebellion cultivated by eight outstanding playwrights: Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, Brecht, Pirandello, O'Neill, and Genet. Focusing on each of them in turn, Mr. Brustein considers the nature of their revolt, the methods employed in their plays, their influences on the modern drama, and the playwrights themselves. "One of the standard and decisive books on the modern theater.... It shows us the men behind the works,… what they wanted to write about and the private hell within each of them which led to the enduring works we continue to treasure."―New York Times Book Review. "The best single collection of essays I know of on modern drama... remarkably fine and sensitive pieces of criticism. "―Alvin,Kernan, Yale Review.

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Experience the power of rebellion and the birth of modern theatre with "The Theatre of Revolt: Studies in modern drama from Ibsen to Genet." This now-classic work by Robert Brustein takes you on a journey through the revolutionary minds of eight outstanding playwrights who shaped the theatrical landscape as we know it today.

In this captivating edition, Brustein delves deep into the works of Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Shaw, Brecht, Pirandello, O'Neill, and Genet, uncovering the nature of their revolt and the methods they employed in their plays. Discover the influences these playwrights had on the modern drama and gain insight into the remarkable individuals behind the masterpieces we continue to treasure.

Renowned for its depth and analysis, "The Theatre of Revolt" has been praised by critics and scholars alike. The New York Times Book Review calls it "one of the standard and decisive books on the modern theater," offering a glimpse into the minds of these great playwrights and the private hell that fueled their enduring works.

With its remarkably fine and sensitive pieces of criticism, this book stands as the best single collection of essays on modern drama. According to Alvin Kernan of Yale Review, it offers a "remarkable and fine" analysis of the works and the impact of these brilliant playwrights.

Don't miss out on this definitive guide to modern drama and the revolution that shaped it. Uncover the secrets of the theatre's greatest rebels and gain a deeper appreciation for their enduring contributions. Take your understanding of drama to the next level with "The Theatre of Revolt: Studies in modern drama from Ibsen to Genet."

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