JOURNAL ARTICLE

Theatre of Capital: Modern Drama and Economic Life by Alisa Zhuilina (review).

  • Published In: Modernism/Modernity, 2024, v. 31, n. 2. P. 386 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Young, Martin 3 of 3

Abstract

"Theatre of Capital: Modern Drama and Economic Life" by Alisa Zhuilina explores how modern drama from 1870 to World War I reflects and critiques capitalist society. The book focuses on key European playwrights like Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, and Shaw, as well as contemporary works by Thomas Ostermeier and Ayad Ahktar. Zhuilina's nuanced analysis highlights how bourgeois drama grapples with the contradictions of capitalism, offering immanent critiques of the system. The book also delves into the intersection of finance, desire, and social relations in theatre, providing a fresh perspective on the complexities of modernity and class dynamics in dramatic representation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Modernism/Modernity. 2024/04, Vol. 31, Issue 2, p386
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Drama and Theater Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1071-6068
  • DOI:10.1353/mod.2024.a947741
  • Accession Number:181733112
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