Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Representing contemporary Britain: anger, affluence and hegemony -- Institutions and audiences -- Realism, class and culture -- 'Beyond naturalism pure': realism, naturalism and the new wave -- Redefining realism -- The two new waves: realism in theatre and film --In conclusion: the 1960s--new definitions of 'what Britain is like.'
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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An introduction to the 'New Wave', providing the historical and cultural background necessary for a full understanding of this dynamic period in theatre. Includes material on Osborne, Pinter, Edward Bond and Shelagh Delaney.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
British realist theatre.
International Standard Book Number
0415077826
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
British realist theater
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
English drama-- 20th century-- History and criticism.
Realism in literature.
Theater-- Great Britain-- History-- 20th century.
English drama.
PERFORMING ARTS-- Theater-- History & Criticism.
Realism in literature.
Realisme (letterkunde)
Theater.
Toneel.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Great Britain.
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland.