Publisher's Synopsis
A volume discussing contemporary drama throughout the world. This is an adaptation of J. L. Styan's volume on the modern drama, looking at the theories of Wagner and Nietsche and their influence on later works. Jarry is also considered as a precursor of surrealism, and the elements of symbolism in plays by Claudel and Giraudoux. The absurd is portrayed in the works of Satre & Pinter.