Yeats the Playwright: A Commentary on Character and Design in the Major Plays (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Peter Ure

 
9780259449607: Yeats the Playwright: A Commentary on Character and Design in the Major Plays (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a thorough assessment of W. B. Yeats's plays, focusing primarily on those written during two distinct phases of his dramatic work: the earlier phase, which includes four major plays, and the later phase, which comprises only Deirdre. Through an examination of variant texts, introductions, and notes, the author offers a detailed analysis of the plays' genesis, history, and revisions. The book explores the ways in which Yeats, as a playwright, evolved and experimented with dramatic form, structure, and characterization, constantly seeking to refine and enhance the impact of his work on stage and, ultimately, on the reader.

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