Unions, Strikes, Shaw: ‘The Capitalism of the Proletariat’ is the first book to treat Bernard Shaw—socialist, dramatist, public speaker and union member—in relation to unions and strikes.
Originally published in 1973, Dukore discusses the theory of drama that is the basis of Shaw’s comedies, which present his views of mores and follies. He... Læs mere
First published in 1971, this first full-length treatment of Shaw as director is important for several reasons: Shaw was one of the few major playwrights who frequently directed... Læs mere
First published in 1980, each of the three playwrights discussed in this book was a radical in his own way, concerned with the moral and social implications of... Læs mere
This book presents him in the context of his contemporaries and his world, inviting readers to view crimes and punishments in their context, history, and relevance to his ideas in and outside his plays, plus the relevance of his ideas to crimes and punishments in life.
This book presents him in the context of his contemporaries and his world, inviting readers to view crimes and punishments in their context, history, and relevance to his ideas in and outside his plays, plus the relevance of his ideas to crimes and punishments in life.
Harold Pinter (1930–2008) was already highly acclaimed in 1988, when this book was first published, and went on to become one of the most influential modern British... Læs mere