Год выпуска: 2010 Автор: Robert Cardullo Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 108 ISBN: 9783838311050
Описание
"Expressionism and Influence: The Case of Kaiser''s ''From Morn to Midnight''" is a critical edition of this important German expressionist drama. The book includes a translation of the 1912 play, with explanatory notes; an introduction to Georg Kaiser''s work, as well as a chronology of his life and his dramatic oeuvre; a timeline of significant historical and cultural events at the time "From Morn to Midnight" was written; a critical preface to Kaiser''s play as well as three essays about its influence on international drama, especially American plays; a production history of "From Morn to Midnight" on stage, in film, and in opera, including some reprinted reviews; and a select bibliography of criticism concerning dramatic expressionism and Kaiser''s play. In sum, this volume is a valuable introduction to the drama of German expressionism, as well as a useful critical companion to its best product: Georg Kaiser''s "From Morn to Midnight."
