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.