| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 261 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The context of naturalist theatre : a chronology -- 3. Contemporary theories of naturalism -- 4. Henrik Ibsen : 1828-1906 -- 5. Anton Chekhov : 1860-1904 -- 6. Bernard Shaw : 1856-1950 |
| Summary |
This work aims to provide primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. It uses three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular, from Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekhov, and George Bernard Shaw |
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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. 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 -- Sources
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Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 -- Sources
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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 -- Sources
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| SUBJECT |
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 fast |
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Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 fast |
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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 fast |
| Subject |
Drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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Naturalism in literature.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Literary.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- General.
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Drama
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Naturalism in literature
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Sources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Innes, C. D
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| ISBN |
0203171519 |
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9780203171516 |
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0203137418 |
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9780203137413 |
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9780415152280 |
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0415152283 |
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9780415152297 |
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0415152291 |
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9786610326976 |
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6610326975 |
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