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Examining the interplay between British and American theatre, the book pairs notable playwrights to uncover shared themes and cultural differences. Ruby Cohn analyzes the linguistic nuances in Pinter and Mamet, the societal struggles in Bond and Shepard, and the comedic reflections of middle-class life in Simon and Ayckbourn. Through these comparisons, she highlights how cultural contexts influence interpretation without resorting to stereotypes, offering insights into the evolving landscape of drama in a globalized world.
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Anglo-American Interplay in Recent Drama, Ruby Cohn
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Anglo-American Interplay in Recent Drama
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ruby Cohn
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9780521472678
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Examining the interplay between British and American theatre, the book pairs notable playwrights to uncover shared themes and cultural differences. Ruby Cohn analyzes the linguistic nuances in Pinter and Mamet, the societal struggles in Bond and Shepard, and the comedic reflections of middle-class life in Simon and Ayckbourn. Through these comparisons, she highlights how cultural contexts influence interpretation without resorting to stereotypes, offering insights into the evolving landscape of drama in a globalized world.