The Twentieth Century Theatre

The Twentieth Century Theatre: Observations On The Contemporary English And American Stage is a book written by William Lyon Phelps, first published in 1918. This book is an analysis of the theatre scene in England and America during the early 20th century. Phelps provides an overview of the major playwrights, actors, and directors of the time, and examines the trends and movements that were shaping the theatre world. He discusses the differences between English and American theatre, and explores the impact of World War I on the stage. The book also includes reviews of notable productions and performances, as well as insights into the future of theatre. Overall, The Twentieth Century Theatre is a comprehensive study of the theatre scene in the early 20th century, and provides valuable historical context for anyone interested in the development of theatre as an 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.