Reading Modern Drama

Exploring the relationship between dramatic language and its theatrical aspects, Reading Modern Dramaprovides an accessible entry point for general readers and academics into the world of contemporary theatre scholarship. This collection promotes the use of diverse perspectives and critical methods to explore the common theme of language as well as the continued relevance of modern drama in our lives. Reading Modern Dramaoffers provocative close readings of both canonical and lesser-known plays, from Hedda Gablerto e.e. cummings' Him. Taken together, these essays enter into an ongoing, fruitful debate about the terms 'modern' and 'drama' and build a much-needed bridge between literary studies and performance studies.