The Genius Of The Later English Theater Author:Various Authors This Mentor volume brings you six great works which typify movements in English drama from the Resoration theater to the present school of impressive new English playwrights. Two Restoration writers, Congreve and Goldsmith, mirror the splendid epigrams, repartee, and rapid-fire wit so enjoyed by their court-society audience. Lord Byron, the ou... more »tstanding figure of the more popular Romantic Movement, is represented by his powerful mystery Cain. Modern echoes are heard in the irrevernt Wilde and the incomparable Shaw with their magnificent satires, The Importance of Being Earnest and Major Barbara. The first American publication of The Brass Butterfly adds unique value to this exciting collection. The author of the famous novel Lord of the Flies once more shows his vision and power in this avantegarde drama which raises the curtain on a new voice in English theater. Each play is presented unabridged, with informative introductory material and biographical notes.« less