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The Essential Theatre

by Oscar Gross Brockett · 1941

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This textbook was first published 35 years ago, & is established as a thorough introductory work on theatre. This 8th edition includes a new chapter on 'World Theatre and Drama' which includes coverage of Asian & African theatre.

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