THEATRE OF THE AVANT-GARDE, 1850-1950

ENGL 656

Course Description

The development of realistic and post realistic forms in modern and postmodern drama, from Zola, Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov through futurism, expressionism, Dada, surrealism, epic theatre, there of the absurd, and contemporary theatre and performance avant-garde works.

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Junior standing

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