num_pages: 200
description: The only book to treat in detail all the plays of contemporary English playwright David Storey, this study focuses on the major themes found in his the worlds of madness, work, and the family. Storey's developing technique as a dramatist is closely examined and attention is given to his experimental concerns. In addition, Liebman identifies relationships between Storey's fiction and his drama, highlighting how similar themes and characters appear in both his novels and his plays. The study also includes discussion of contemporary thinking on Storey by scholars, critics, and theatre professionals.
language: English
title: The Dramatic Art of David Storey: The Journey of a Playwright
titlecomplete: The Dramatic Art of David Storey: The Journey of a Playwright (Contributions in Drama and Theatre Studies)
publisher: Praeger