Women in Irish Drama: A Century of Authorship and Representation

Sihra, M.

Featuring original essays by leading scholars in the field, this book explores the immense legacy of women playwrights in Irish theatre since the beginning of theTwentieth century. Chapters consider the intersecting contexts of gender, sexuality and the body in order to investigate the broader cultural, political and historical implications of representing 'woman' on the stage. In addition, a number of essays engage with representations of women by a selection of male playwrights in order to re-evaluate familiar contexts and traditions in Irish drama. Features a Foreword by Marina Carr and a useful appendix of Irish women playwrights and their works.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2016-03-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349282296

DOI: 10.1057/9780230801455

Dimensions: 216.0cm x140.0cm

Pages: 241.0