Masterpieces of the Drama [Paperback]

Alexander W. Allison (Author), Arthur J. Carr (Author), Arthur M. Eastman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0023019751 | ISBN-13: 978-0023019753 | Edition: 6th

Designed as a main text-anthology for the introductory drama course. Applauded by reviewers for its generous number of selections, the sixth edition offers true "masterpieces" of drama. This text contains 30 plays ranging from Aeschylus to Churchill, brief introductions and annotations that do not detract from the student's appreciation of the text.

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From the Publisher

Applauded by reviewers for its generous number of selections, the sixth edition continues to offer true "masterpieces" of drama at a reasonable price. This text contains 31 plays ranging from Aeschylus to Churchill. This highly teachable anthology includes brief introductions and annotations that do not detract from the student's appreciation of the text.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6th edition (December 31, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0023019751
• ISBN-13: 978-0023019753
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #807,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Theatre professor rates it a 4, January 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Masterpieces of the Drama (Paperback)

This book features a good selection of plays from a variety of times and places. I use it in my Western theatre history courses with good results. Since I use it in these "entry-level" classes, I sometimes wish it had a few more of the classics, but overall it's a well-balanced book that serves the students well. The plays that appear in translation are well chosen and easy to read without losing meaning.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The right edition should be posted, February 4, 2003

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tamuria t thompson (los angeles, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masterpieces of the Drama (Paperback)

The book that is purchased should be the one listed. I purchased this book and the seller stated she will be sending me the 2nd edition.
An old edition is not bad , but there has been some changes