| Modern Drama in Theory and Practice 2 Symbolism , Surrealism and the Absurd |  | Author: John L. Styan
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VERY CONCISE AND WELL WRITTEN HISTORY OF SYMBOLISM, SURREALISM AND THEATRE IN THE ABSURD July 16, 2010
ELENI
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the second volume of the Modern Drama in Theory and Practice series by J. L. Styan, and it explores the development of Symbolism, Surrealism and the Absurd in theatre history. The book starts with a brief introduction, analysing the definition and origins of symbolism and its historical, social, philosophical and theatrical background and then it explores the work of specific theatre practitioners of symbolism, surrealism and absurd theatre. The work of the practitioners is usually focused on one specific play or performance, and is seen in relation to their time and society, and to the theoretical and practical influence this work had on theatre history. Starting from Wagner's ideals and Appia's approach and their influence, and ending with the Fringe Theatre in Brittan in recent years, recent being from the 1960s to 1981 when the book was written, it explores all major playwrights and directors in between; among others, Lugné-Poe, Jarry, Yeats, Eliot, Pirandello, Lorca and practitioners of theatre in the absurd like Beckett and Ionesco.
A great addition is that at the end of the book there is a very useful timetable of Events in the Theatre showing World Events, Writers, Artists and Events in the Theatre, and Plays and Productions. All the entries of the timetable that are subject of this volume are in bold type. Also the book has an excellent bibliography list at the end.
Even though the book was written in the early 1980s and for a reference book in theatre history is rather dated, it is a very well written and a very concise history of theatrical theory and practice, and therefore extremely useful for anyone interested in theatre. The two remaining volumes that complement this book are Modern Drama in Theory and Practice 1: Realism and Naturalismand Modern Drama in Theory and Practice 3: Expressionism and Epic Theatre.
Perfect Balance of Hisotry and Theory February 5, 2007
Mr. S. Bamkin (UK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Often I find when reading books that trace theoretical beginnings to be a mere recollection of events. This book is built on a chronological order of happenings, and all are explained. However, Styan gives explaination of WHY this surreal and WHY this is absurd, giving bibliographical references perfect for further reading on any topic.
The only slight downside is it's preoccupation with symbolism (I'd say half the book is on symbolism whiles the other half getting through Surrealism, absurd, the cruel, ritual, existentialism). The reason, I belive is that Styan seems to exert that all other schools are 'biolt upon' symbolism.
From Greek and Shakespearian roots of symbolism to modern day application and resultant 20th century movements.
Volume 2 is good as a standalone book aswell as being complementary to the other volumes.
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