A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre

ISBN 10: 0415152291 / ISBN 13: 9780415152297

Published by Routledge, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415152291
• ISBN 13: 9780415152297
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre provides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular:
* Henrik Ibsen - A Dolls House and Hedda Gabler
* Anton Chekhov - The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard
* George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Profession and Heartbreak House.
Innes' introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation of women, significant contemporary issues and the links between theory, play writing and stage practice. The primary sources explore many aspects of naturalism, giving information on:
* the playwrights' intentions when writing plays
* contemporary reviews
* literary criticism
* political and social background
* production notes from early performances of the plays.

About the Author

Christopher Innes is Distinguished Research Professor at York University, Toronto. Among his recent books are Modern British Drama: 1800-1990 and Avant Garde Theatre: 1892-1992.