Publisher's Synopsis
Fifty Years Of American Drama, 1900-1950 is a comprehensive book written by Alan Seymour Downer that explores the evolution of American drama over a period of fifty years. The book covers the period from 1900 to 1950, which is considered a crucial time in the development of American theatre. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the major trends, themes, and techniques that emerged during this period, and how they influenced the course of American drama.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of American drama. The first chapter provides an overview of the major playwrights and their works during this period. The subsequent chapters delve into the various themes and topics that were explored in American drama, including race, gender, social class, and politics.The book also examines the role of theatre in American society and how it reflected the cultural and political changes that were taking place during this period. The author also discusses the impact of World War I and II on American drama and how it influenced the themes and styles of the playwrights.Overall, Fifty Years Of American Drama, 1900-1950 is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of American drama during a crucial period in its history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American theatre and its cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
