With typical critical flair; Raymond Williams examines the development of the dramatic form from Henrik Ibsen to Bertolt Brecht. Taking an expansive view of drama from around the world; he offers the reader profound insights into the role of theatre in society and into the workings of dramatic language. This is seminal reading for theatre-goers and literature students alike.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InterestingBy Giovanna LavenaIts a tale about the Italian independence; the fall of nobility; and the rise of democracy. A study of the intricacy of human nature; and how the thirst for both power and wealth drives many to trample on everything and everybody else. Nothing changes under the sun.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Important historical novelBy Philidor"I Vicere"; by Federico De Roberto is probably the best historical novel of italian literature after "I Promessi Sposi" by Alessandro Manzoni.In this classic novel; the author tells in a very original style the story of the decadence of a noble sicilian family during the revolutionary events in southern Italy in the 19th century0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A classic of the italian literatureBy Luca TommasinoWell written. A classic of the italian literature. Easy to read; describes the life of a noble sicilian family during the second half of 19th century in Sicily.