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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.)

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

Editor: Leonard, Sterling Andrus, 1888-1931

EBook No.: 16435

Published: Aug 4, 2005

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: English drama

Subject: American drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T14:46:02Z The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays

This edition has images.

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.

Credits: Produced by William Boerst, Andre Lapierre and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

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.)

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

Editor: Leonard, Sterling Andrus, 1888-1931

EBook No.: 16435

Published: Aug 4, 2005

Downloads: 146

Language: English

Subject: English drama

Subject: American drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:16435:3 2005-08-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Leonard, Sterling Andrus Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) Synge, J. M. (John Millington) Saunders, Louise Parkhurst, Winthrop O'Neill, Eugene Middleton, George MacKaye, Percy Gregory, Lady Galsworthy, John Ferguson, J. A. Dunsany, Lord Dix, Beulah Marie Chapin, Harold Brighouse, Harold Bottomley, Gordon en 1