The Evolution of Problem Play ||Realism in English Drama #ardhendude #problemplay
Channel: AD's English Literature
Date: 2022-11-14

The Evolution of Problem Play || Realism in English Drama #ardhendude #adsenglishliterature #realism #problemplay 

Explore the transformation of English drama here.  In this video, we  will study the evolution of problem play and the rise of realism in English theatre. From the social commentary of "Problem Plays" to the realistic depiction of everyday life in the plays of Ibsen and Shaw, we will trace the path of English drama through the ages. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history of English theatre and the impact it has had on society. We are discussing the genre of THE PROBLEM PLAY. As a literary student, you probably  all know that the nineteenth-century Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen produced what he called ‘problem plays’ as an aspect of the new ‘realism’ that was burning issues at that time. The protagonist in those plays is not a tragic or comic figure in the normal way but an individual who is more of a representative of a contemporary social problem. Don't miss this engaging video on the Evolution of Problem Play and Realism in English Drama!

Highlights 

What is problem play explain it?
Who coined the term problem play?
Who is the greatest master of problem play?
How is problem play related to realism?

Chapters
00:00 Introduction 
02:11 Drama~ the Mirror of Society 
03:42 Playwright is the Vigilant Watchdog of the Society
05:18 Journey of Realism in English Drama
07:49 Problem Play a New Genre in Victorian Age
11:40 George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy & Harley Granville – Barker 
14:30 Critical Overview 
16:06 Conclusion


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