
Arthur Wing Pinero, Playwright - A Study
'Arthur Wing Pinero, Playwright - A Study' Summary
This biography of Arthur Wing Pinero, a prolific playwright of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, explores his life and works. Hamilton Fyfe, the author, examines Pinero's early career and his transition from farcical comedies to more serious dramas that dealt with social issues. The book analyzes Pinero's plays in detail, discussing their themes, characters, and their impact on the development of British theatre. Fyfe also examines Pinero's personal life, his relationships, and the challenges he faced as a playwright. He discusses the influence of social and political issues on Pinero's writing, and his contribution to the development of realistic drama. The book provides a comprehensive account of Pinero's life and works, offering insights into the theatrical landscape of his time and his significance in the history of British theatre.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Infelizes: histórias vividas by Ana de Castro Osório
In 'Infelizes: Histórias Vividas,' Ana de Castro Osório recounts a collection of fourteen poignant short stories that encapsulate her encounters with...

Iphigenia in Aulis (Way translation) by Euripides
Iphigenia in Aulis is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, exploring the moral complexities of sacrifice and duty in the context of the Trojan War. T...

London Tradesmen by Anthony Trollope
Step into the bustling streets of Victorian London and discover the hidden world of its tradesmen in Anthony Trollope's captivating work, "London Trad...

Pandora's Box by Frank Wedekind
Pandora's Box is a 1904 play by the German dramatist Frank Wedekind. It forms the second part of his pairing of 'Lulu' plays, the first being Earth Sp...

Pretty Sister Of José by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Pepita, a young woman in Spain, is determined to live a life of independence. She witnesses the hardships faced by women who marry and chooses to resi...

Krates by Justus van Maurik
Krates, a hunchbacked orphan, possesses a remarkable musical gift and inherits a substantial fortune. His captivating brown eyes make him popular amo...

Frogs by Aristophanes
Aristophanes' "Frogs" is a hilarious and irreverent comedy that skewers the pretensions of Athenian theater and society. The play follows the god Dion...

Life of Honorable William F. Cody, Known as Buffalo Bill The Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide by Col. William F. Cody
This book offers a firsthand account of the life and adventures of William F. Cody, the renowned frontiersman known as Buffalo Bill. Written in Cody's...

Mozart: The Man and the Artist as Revealed in His Own Words by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His name is one of the most recognizable names in history and one of the most enduring of composers. At age 5, this “wunderki...

Recollections of Johannes Brahms by Albert Hermann Dietrich
This book provides a glimpse into the life of Johannes Brahms through the personal accounts of two close friends. Albert Hermann Dietrich, a German co...
Reviews for Arthur Wing Pinero, Playwright - A Study
No reviews posted or approved, yet...