Lacey, Stephen, 1952-

British realist theatre : the new wave in its context 1956-1965 / British realist theater Stephen Lacey. - London ; New York : Routledge, 1995. - 1 online resource (ix, 206 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index.

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.'

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.

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1900-1999


English drama--History and criticism.--20th century
Theater--History--Great Britain--20th century.
Realism in literature.
PERFORMING ARTS--Theater--History & Criticism.
English drama.
Realism in literature.
Theater.
Toneel.
Realisme (letterkunde)


Great Britain.
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittanni�e en Noord-Ierland.


Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

PR739.R37 / L33 1995eb

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