A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre provides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement; and six plays in particular: * Henrik Ibsen - A Dolls House and Hedda Gabler * Anton Chekhov - The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard * George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warrens Profession and Heartbreak House. Innes introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation of women; significant contemporary issues and the links between theory; play writing and stage practice. The primary sources explore many aspects of naturalism; giving information on: * the playwrights intentions when writing plays * contemporary reviews * literary criticism * political and social background * production notes from early performances of the plays.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful read for architects and studentsBy Humphries JoosteUsefull read for architects and students.Chapters and topics are however rather varied and I missed a more common contemporary thread throughout.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Polemical remarksBy Martin HyndmanSteven Groak was someone who liked to challenge conventional wisdom. He was commissioned to write this book by the Building Center Trust (London UK) on their 60th anniversary. I worked with Steven as his publisher on this book and it was clear to me from the start that he tried to maximise "the punch" for the limited number of pages we were working to.Its difficult to review this book since he covers so many topics; adds his own observations/experiences and highlights the work of the Architects that he felt excelled on the matter in question.Im sure if he were still alive today Id be chasing him for a second edition. This is an important book that I continue to recommend to students of Buildings and Architecture.