Stages of Struggle: Modern Playwrights and Their Psychological Inspirations

Name: Stages of Struggle: Modern Playwrights and Their Psychological Inspirations
Brand: McFarland
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By Digaetani, John Louis

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One way or another, all playwrights use their work to explore the issues that interest them. The characters in a play may trumpet their creator's political views from the stage, or an unusual structure or set design may result from the playwright's interest in theatrical form. It is also common, particularly in the plays of the 20th and 21st century, to see a playwright delving into psychological issues raised by his own mental struggles or those of people he loves. Luigi Pirandello, tormented by the schizophrenia of his wife and other family members, repeatedly explored the problems caused by different visions of reality. Noel Coward's self-obsessed characters reflect his own narcissism. Alcoholism is a recurrent theme in the works of many playwrights, including Eugene O'Neill, Edward Albee, and Brian Friel. Through their exploration of these issues and more, the great writers of the theater have turned suffering into art. This book looks at the work of 20 playwrights to see how their examination of the disturbed mind has influenced the modern theater.

Product details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: illustrated
Number of Pages:: 208
Release Date:: 2008-01-28
Publication Date:: 2008-01-28
Publisher:: McFarland
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0786431571
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:: 18
Weight:: 290 g
Height:: 22.8 cm
Width:: 15.2 cm
Thickness:: 1 cm

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