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British realist theatre : the new wave in its context 1956-1965
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British realist theatre : the new wave in its context 1956-1965 / Stephen Lacey.
ISBN
0203180623
0415245796
9780203180624
9780415245791
0415077826
0415123119
9780415077828
9780415123112
Published
London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.
Physical Description
1 online resource (ix, 206 pages)
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Summary
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.
Variant and related titles
British realist theater
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
Other formats
Print version: Lacey, Stephen, 1952- British realist theatre. London ; New York : Routledge, 1995
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 04, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index.
Contents
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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