JOURNAL ARTICLE

Book Review: Gender, Performance, and Authorship at the Abbey Theatre by Elizabeth Brewer Redwine.

  • Published In: Literature & History, 2023, v. 32, n. 2. P. 201 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Moran, James 3 of 3

Abstract

Elizabeth Brewer Redwine's book, "Gender, Performance, and Authorship at the Abbey Theatre," sheds light on the overlooked role of Irish female actors in shaping the literary works of the twentieth-century Irish stage. Redwine explores the influence of Laura Armstrong and Maud Gonne on W.B. Yeats and Augusta Gregory's play, "Cathleen ni Houlihan." The book also examines the significant contributions of Molly Allgood and J.M. Synge to Irish theater. Redwine's analysis challenges traditional gender dynamics and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of women's contributions to Irish theater. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Literature & History. 2023/11, Vol. 32, Issue 2, p201
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0306-1973
  • DOI:10.1177/03061973231212276
  • Accession Number:173948877
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