 | Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr, Second Edition Subjects: English drama -- Irish authors -- History and criticism -- Handbooks manuals etc.; English drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism -- Handbooks manuals etc.; English drama -- 19th century -- History and criticism -- Handbooks manuals etc.; Ir; Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough introduction to the recent history of one of the greatest dramatic and theatrical traditions in Western culture. Originally published in 1988, this updated edition provides extensive new material, charting the path of modern and contemporary Irish drama from its roots in the Celtic Revival to its flowering in world theater. The lives and careers of more than fifty modern Irish playwrights are discussed along with summaries of their major plays and recommendations for further reading. Sanford Sternlicht is professor of English at Syracuse University, where he teaches Irish, American, and British drama. He is the author of numerous books including A Reader's Guide to Modern American Drama and A Reader's Guide to Modern British Drama |
