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LoC No.: 14009298
Title: The Social Significance of the Modern Drama
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "The Social Significance of the Modern Drama" by Emma Goldman is a critical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work explores the role of modern drama as a reflection of social realities and revolutions, contrasting it with the idea of "art for art's sake." Goldman argues that contemporary writers such as Ibsen and Strindberg function as social commentators, unveiling the conflicts and injustices within society. The opening of the book sets the stage for this inquiry by establishing the premise that modern drama serves as a significant medium for understanding and advocating for social change. Goldman seeks to highlight how artists from various backgrounds use their work to reflect the broader struggles of humanity, emphasizing their potential to inspire thought and action among the public. She critiques both radical and conservative perspectives for misunderstanding the power of art, framing modern drama as a potential catalyst for societal evolution amidst political oppression. The discussion introduces key figures in the modern drama movement, establishing a foundation for analyzing their works later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
EBook No.: 43490
Published: Aug 17, 2013
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: European drama -- History and criticism
Subject: Drama -- Social aspects
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14009298
Title: The Social Significance of the Modern Drama
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Steven Calwas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Social Significance of the Modern Drama" by Emma Goldman is a critical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work explores the role of modern drama as a reflection of social realities and revolutions, contrasting it with the idea of "art for art's sake." Goldman argues that contemporary writers such as Ibsen and Strindberg function as social commentators, unveiling the conflicts and injustices within society. The opening of the book sets the stage for this inquiry by establishing the premise that modern drama serves as a significant medium for understanding and advocating for social change. Goldman seeks to highlight how artists from various backgrounds use their work to reflect the broader struggles of humanity, emphasizing their potential to inspire thought and action among the public. She critiques both radical and conservative perspectives for misunderstanding the power of art, framing modern drama as a potential catalyst for societal evolution amidst political oppression. The discussion introduces key figures in the modern drama movement, establishing a foundation for analyzing their works later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
EBook No.: 43490
Published: Aug 17, 2013
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: European drama -- History and criticism
Subject: Drama -- Social aspects
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.