Modern Irish Drama: W.B. Yeats to Marina Carr

Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough introduction to the recent history of one of the greatest dramatic and theatrical traditions in Western culture. Originally published in 1988, this updated edition provides extensive new material, charting the path of modern and contemporary Irish drama from its roots in the Celtic Revival to its flowering in world theater. The lives and careers of more than fifty modern Irish playwrights are discussed along with summaries of their major plays and recommendations for further reading.

Author: Sanford Sternlicht
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 09/03/2010
Pages: 186
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780815632450

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 234

About the Author
Sanford Sternlicht is emeritus professor of English at Syracuse University, where he taught Irish, American, and British drama. He is the author of numerous books including A Reader's Guide to Modern American Drama and A Reader's Guide to Modern British Drama.