Publisher's Synopsis
The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays is a collection of contemporary plays edited by Leonard, Sterling Andrus. The book includes six plays that were written and produced during the mid-twentieth century. The plays are diverse in their themes and styles, ranging from a psychological drama to a comedy of manners. The first play in the collection is The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, which tells the story of a family struggling to cope with their past and present. The second play is The Zoo Story by Edward Albee, a one-act play that explores the isolation and alienation of modern society. The third play is A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, a classic drama about the clash of cultures and desires. The fourth play is The Crucible by Arthur Miller, a historical drama set during the Salem witch trials. The fifth play is Look Back in Anger by John Osborne, a play that explores the frustrations and disillusionment of the post-war generation. The final play in the collection is The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot, a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions of the upper class. Overall, The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays provides a comprehensive overview of the modern theater and its themes. It is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary drama and its impact on society.1921. This volume contains plays by the following authors: Harold Chapin; Lady Gregory; Winthrop Parkhurst; George Middleton; Eugene O�������Neill; J.A. Ferguson; John Galsworthy; Louise Saunders; Lord Dunsany; Beulah Marie Dix; Percy Mackaye; Harold Brighouse; John Millington Synge; William Butler Yeats; and Gordon Bottomley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.