Book cover for Iconoclasts: A Book of Dramatists by James Gibbons Huneker

Iconoclasts

A Book of Dramatists

2025 Released
268 Pages
4-6 Hours
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Anson Street PressISBN 9781023312202

James Huneker's "Iconoclasts: A Book of Dramatists" offers a compelling exploration of groundbreaking European playwrights at the turn of the 20th century. This collection of literary essays delves into the dramatic works of Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, alongside other influential figures like Becque, Hauptmann, Sudermann, Hervieu, Gorky, Duse and D'Annunzio, Maeterlinck, and Bernard Shaw. Huneker provides insightful drama criticism, examining the themes and innovations that defined these iconoclastic writers. "Iconoclasts" serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of European drama and the enduring impact of these playwrights on the theatrical landscape. Discover the ideas that challenged conventions and shaped modern theater in this essential volume of literary analysis.

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