British realist theatre : the new wave in its context 1956-1965 / Stephen Lacey.
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- 0415245796
- 9780415245791
- 0203180623
- 9780203180624
- British realist theater
- English drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism
- Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
- Realism in literature
- PERFORMING ARTS -- Theater -- History & Criticism
- English drama
- Realism in literature
- Theater
- Great Britain
- Toneel
- Realisme (letterkunde)
- Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittanni�e en Noord-Ierland
- 1900-1999
- 792/.0941 20
- PR739.R37 L33 1995eb
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index.
An introduction to the 'New Wave', providing the historical and cultural background necessary for a full understanding of this dynamic period in theatre. Includes material on Osborne, Pinter, Edward Bond and Shelagh Delaney.
Representing contemporary Britain: anger, affluence and hegemony -- Institutions and audiences -- Realism, class and culture -- 'Beyond naturalism pure': realism, naturalism and the new wave -- Redefining realism -- The two new waves: realism in theatre and film --In conclusion: the 1960s--new definitions of 'what Britain is like.'
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