Twenty Contemporary One-Act Plays - Frank Shay - Bog

""Twenty Contemporary One-Act Plays: American"" is a collection of twenty one-act plays written by American playwrights and compiled by Frank Shay. Originally published in 1922, this book features a diverse range of plays that showcase the breadth and depth of American theater in the early 20th century. The plays cover a variety of themes and genres, including drama, comedy, tragedy, and satire. Some of the notable playwrights featured in this collection include Eugene O'Neill, Susan Glaspell, and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Each play is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and analysis, making this book a valuable resource for students, scholars, and theater enthusiasts. Overall, ""Twenty Contemporary One-Act Plays: American"" is a fascinating snapshot of American theater at a pivotal moment in its history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of the art form.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.