The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays by Sterling Andrus Leonard et al.
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"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.)
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| Editor | Leonard, Sterling Andrus, 1888-1931 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Title | The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays |
| 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 www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Subject | American drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16435 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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