About this title: These eleven one-act plays present the major figures of the modern theatre in an art form that demands from the dramatist the best in vigor, intensity, and precision. They conduct the reader on a historical tour of the modern play, from the naturalism of Strindberg to the intellectual drama of Pirandello; from the lyrical drama of Saroyan to the social drama of Arthur Miller and the psychological drama of Tennessee Williams; from the verse of Yeats and MacLeish to Ionesco's theatre of the absurd. Included in this volume are: Miss Julie, August Strindberg; Purgatory, William Butler Yeats; The ...
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Edition: 1st edition
Binding: hb cloth
Publisher: E. P. Dutton & Company, New York City
Date Published: 1928
Description: Bound in publisher's blue cloth with paper spine label (no dj) Small 8vo, pp. v, 230. Binding a bit stressed at front signature, bds. sl. bumped & soiled, endpapers & contents clean; overall vg condition. Contains eleven plays: "The Imbecile", "By Judgment of Court", "Our Lord of the Ship", "The Doctor's Duty", "Chee-Chee", "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth", "At the Gate", "The Vise", "The House with the Column", "Sicilian Limes", and "The Jar"; all translated into English. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, NY
Date Published: 1928
Description: VG+ No Dust Jacket 230pgs Blue cloth with slightly darkeded paper spine label, o.w. clean, tight & bright. No ink names, bookplates etc. Contents. & covers in Fine condition. Contains "The Imbecile", "By Judgement of Court", "Our Lord of the Ship", "The Doctor's Duty", " Chee-Chee", " The Man with the Flower in His Mouth", " At The Gate", "The Vise", "The House With The Column", "Sicilian Limes" and "The Jar". read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802130532ISBN:0802130534
Description: Good. Cover and pages may have some wear or writing. Binding is tight. We ship daily Monday-Friday. Delivery Confirmation included on all domestic orders. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802130532ISBN:0802130534
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: GROVE/ATLANTIC INC
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802130532ISBN:0802130534
Description: New. These eleven one-act plays present the major figures of the modern theatre in an art form that demands from the dramatist the best in vigor, intensity, and precision. They conduct the reader on a historical tour of the modern play, from the naturalis... read more
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