This collection of essays, originally published over the last forty years in the journal Modern Drama, explores the drama of four of the most influential Europe
Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) is the founder of modern theater, and his plays are performed all over the world. Yet in spite of his unquestioned status as a classic
A groundbreaking study on the vital role of baroque theater in shaping modernist philosophy, literature, and performance. Finalist for the Outstanding Book Awar
The idea of performance as distinct artistic practice emerges in the context of modernity. This guide to modernism and performance introduces key developments a
This book argues that Scottish theatre has, since the late 1960s, undergone an artistic renaissance, driven by European Modernist aesthetics. Combining detailed