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Iconoclasts - A Book of Dramatists Ibsen Strindberg Becque Hauptmann Sudermann Hervieu Gorky Duse and D'Annunzio Maeterlinck and Bernard Shaw
James Huneker
Casa editrice: DigiCat
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In 'Iconoclasts,' James Huneker delivers a comprehensive exploration of the dramatic transformation witnessed in the theatre at the turn of the 20th century. This luminary text serves as a critical examination of key playwrights who redefined dramatic arts, featuring Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, Maurice Maeterlinck, and George Bernard Shaw, among others. Huneker's examination is not merely biographical but delves into the revolutionary philosophical and psychological undercurrents that informed their writing. His literary style is erudite yet accessible, seamlessly blending biographical sketches with incisive criticism, all set within the broader literary context of the modernist movement. This edition by DigiCat Publishing honors the original's integrity, ensuring a faithful transition into the contemporary literary landscape. James Huneker, a renowned critic, pianist, and art connoisseur, was propelled by a fervent devotion to the arts. His informed sensitivity to cultural shifts is perceptibly woven throughout 'Iconoclasts.' Huneker's own zeitgeist, mirrored by the iconoclastic spirits he profiles, paints a vivid picture of the enduring struggle for artistic liberation. The insights presented in this volume spring from a life richly engaged in the cultural dialogues of his era, solidifying his role as a leading voice in critiquing and appreciating the innovative frontiers of drama. 'Iconoclasts' is recommended for readers who possess a profound appreciation for the dramatic arts and a curiosity for the pivotal figures who spearheaded the modernist reimagining of theater. Huneker's work will enrich enthusiasts of literary criticism and theatre history with its lucid prose and its incisive commentary on the boundary-pushing playwrights who shaped an era. Scholars and casual readers alike will find the republished edition by DigiCat Publishing an invaluable addition to their collections, illuminating the indelible impact of these dramatists on the cultural fabric of the past and present.
