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Focusing on the moral dimensions of contemporary drama, this study examines the works of six significant playwrights, including Alan Bennett and David Hare, in relation to the British romantic tradition. It highlights their responses to the ethical shifts of the 1980s influenced by Thatcherism. Additionally, the book features a unique interview with Alan Ayckbourn, providing insight into the themes discussed. The paperback edition includes a preface that analyzes notable plays, making it a valuable resource for students and theatre enthusiasts.
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Six Contemporary Dramatists, Duncan Wu
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- 1996
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- Title
- Six Contemporary Dramatists
- Subtitle
- Bennett, Potter, Gray, Brenton, Hare, Ayckbourn
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Duncan Wu
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9780333670682
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on the moral dimensions of contemporary drama, this study examines the works of six significant playwrights, including Alan Bennett and David Hare, in relation to the British romantic tradition. It highlights their responses to the ethical shifts of the 1980s influenced by Thatcherism. Additionally, the book features a unique interview with Alan Ayckbourn, providing insight into the themes discussed. The paperback edition includes a preface that analyzes notable plays, making it a valuable resource for students and theatre enthusiasts.