Sanford Sternlicht 
Modern Irish Drama 
W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr, Second Edition

Modern Irish Drama: W. B. Yeats to Marina Carr presents a thorough introduction to the recent history of one of the greatest dramatic and theatrical traditions in Western culture. Originally published in 1988, this updated edition provides extensive new material, charting the path of modern and contemporary Irish drama from its roots in the Celtic Revival to its flowering in world theater. The lives and careers of more than fifty modern Irish playwrights are discussed along with summaries of their major plays and recommendations for further reading.

Sobre o autor

Sanford Sternlicht is professor of English at Syracuse University, where he teaches Irish, American, and British drama. He is the author of numerous books including A Reader’s Guide to Modern American Drama and A Reader’s Guide to Modern British Drama