One-Act Plays by Modern Authors by Helen Louise Cohen
QR code
"One-Act Plays by Modern Authors" edited by Helen Louise Cohen is a collection of contemporary one-act plays, likely compiled during the early 20th century. This anthology highlights the evolution of the one-act play as a unique form of drama, distinct from traditional full-length plays, showcasing the creativity of modern playwrights, many of whom sought to connect with the realities and sensibilities of their time. The collection serves as both a reading and
acting resource for students, offering accessible works that cater to educational settings while still appealing to broader audiences. The opening portion of the anthology establishes the context for the significance of one-act plays, particularly their emergence during a time when audiences craved fresh narratives that resonated with their experiences. It discusses the historical backdrop of the one-act play, its development alongside the Little Theatre movement, and the emerging voices of playwrights who experimented with this format. The section notably emphasizes the connection between these shorter dramas and the expressive potential they hold in both classroom studies and performances, inviting young audiences to engage actively with the art of theatre. The introduction serves to frame the plays that follow, fostering an appreciation for the modern stage and the collaborative nature of theatrical production. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Editor | Cohen, Helen Louise, 1882-1957 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21007282 |
| Title | One-Act Plays by Modern Authors |
| Contents | Introduction -- The boy Will / R.E. Rogers -- Beauty and the Jacobin / B. Tarkington -- The Pierrot of the minute / E. Dowson -- The maker of dreams / O. Down -- Gettysburg / P. MacKaye -- Wurzel-Flummery / A.A. Milne -- Maid of France / H. Brighouse -- Spreading the news / Lady Augusta Gregory -- Welsh honeymoon / Jeannette Marks -- Riders to the sea / J.M. Synge -- A night at an inn / Lord Dunsany -- The twilight saint / S. Young -- The masque of the two strangers / Lady Alix Egerton -- The intruder / M. Maeterlinck -- Fortune and men's eyes / Josephine P. Peabody -- The little man / J. Galsworthy. |
| Credits |
Produced by Joseph R. Hauser, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (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. | 33907 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33907-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1577 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!