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Politics and theatre in twentieth-century Europe imagination and resistance /

This book explores the connection between politics and theatre by looking at the works and lives of Shaw, Brecht, Sartre, and Ionesco, providing a cultural history detailing the changing role of political theatre in twentieth-century Europe.

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Main Authors: Morgan, Margot
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Critical political theory and radical practice
Subjects:
Shaw, Bernard, > 1856-1950. > Criticism and interpretation
Brecht, Bertolt, > 1898-1956. > Criticism and interpretation
Sartre, Jean Paul. > Criticism and interpretation
Ionesco, Eugaene. > Criticism and interpretation
Theater > Political aspects > History > 20th century > Europe
Theatre studies > 20th century > Europe
Politics & government > 20th century > Europe
Performing Arts
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9781137370389
Summary: This book explores the connection between politics and theatre by looking at the works and lives of Shaw, Brecht, Sartre, and Ionesco, providing a cultural history detailing the changing role of political theatre in twentieth-century Europe.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9781137374691, 2013.
Carrier Form: 224 p.
ISBN: 9781137370389 :
1137370386 :
CLC: J801.5
Contents: 1. Introduction: Political Theatre as Political Theory 2. George Bernard Shaw: The Theatre of Bourgeois Radicalism 3. Bertolt Brecht: The Theatre of Proletarian Revolution 4. Jean-Paul Sartre: The Theatre of Situations 5. Eugene Ionesco: The Theatre of the Absurd 6. Conclusion: Political Theatre as Political Practice.

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