The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays by Sterling Andrus Leonard et al.

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Editor Leonard, Sterling Andrus, 1888-1931
Contributor Bottomley, Gordon, 1874-1948
Contributor Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958
Contributor Chapin, Harold, 1886-1915
Contributor Dix, Beulah Marie, 1876-1970
Contributor Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957
Contributor Ferguson, J. A.
Contributor Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
Contributor Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932
Contributor MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956
Contributor Middleton, George, 1880-1967
Contributor O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953
Contributor Parkhurst, Winthrop
Contributor Saunders, Louise
Contributor Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
Contributor Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Title The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The philosopher of Butterbiggens, by H. Chapin -- Spreading the news, by Lady Gregory -- The beggar and the king, by W. Parkhurst -- Tides, by G. Middleton -- Ile, by E. O'Neill -- Campbell of Kilmhor, by J.A. Ferguson -- The sun, by J. Galsworthy -- The Knave of hearts, by Louise Saunders -- Fame and the poet, by Lord Dunsany -- The captain of the gate, by Beula M. Dix -- Gettysburg, by P. MacKaye -- Lonesome-like, by H. Brighouse -- Riders to the sea, by J.M. Synge -- The land of heart's desire, by W.B. Yeats -- The riding to Lithend, by G. Bottomley.
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Summary "The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays" by Sterling Andrus Leonard is a collection of one-act plays written in the early 20th century. This anthology presents various modern works, reflecting the emerging trends in contemporary theatre and the shifting dynamics in storytelling during its time. The book focuses on the themes and styles of modern drama, providing insight into the characters and conflicts that define this genre. At the start of the book, the foreword introduces the evolution of play-writing and the increasing favor of the one-act play among the reading public, especially in educational settings. The editor expresses concern about the quality of modern dramas being introduced in schools and emphasizes the importance of teaching only those works that possess enduring literary merit. The opening portion also lays the groundwork for the anthology with an overview of the plays included, highlighting their thematic richness and the diverse issues they touch upon, setting the stage for the reader's exploration of the dramatic works to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject English drama
Subject American drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 16435
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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