Heritage, Nostalgia and Modern British Theatre: Staging the by Benjamin Poore

By Benjamin Poore

The degree portrayal of the Victorians lately is a key reference aspect in figuring out notions of Britishness, and the profound politicisation of that discuss over the past 4 many years. This book throws new mild on works through canonical playwrights like Bond, Edgar, and Churchill, linking theatre to the broader tradition at large.

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