Readings into BRITISH and AMERICAN DRAMA

 

by

Ruchi Agarwal

ISBN 978-93-91984-89-2

Price: Rs. 310.00

pp.: 224

available at amazon.in

for UG—Semester 3, according to the new syllabus prescribed by M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, based on National Education Policy (NEP 2020)

Readings into British and American Drama is meticulously crafted to align with the syllabus prescribed by MJP Rohilkhand University for third-semester undergraduate students, following the National Education Policy (NEP–2020). The book deals with the various forms, elements, devices, and terms of drama, followed by an in-depth critical study of six selected plays from British and American literature, as outlined in the syllabus. Designed with clarity and simplicity in mind, this book ensures that all students, including those with a Hindi-speaking background, can easily comprehend the material. The content is carefully chosen and thoughtfully organized to balance depth of analysis with ease of understanding. Each chapter also includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to test students’ understanding and Questions for Practice to enhance their composition skills, preparing them for examinations. Detailed explanations of significant passages are also provided for plays intended for detailed study.

Dr. Ruchi Agarwal holds the position of Assistant Professor in English at Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya, located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. She successfully concluded her Ph.D. research in 2005, focusing on the works of the American dramatist, Eugene O’Neill. Dr. Agarwal's scholarly contributions extend to publications in reputable books and journals. Her academic pursuits primarily revolve around the realms of Indian English Literature and Modern British Literature.

Contents include

Introduction to Drama

Drama Types

Elements of Drama

Literary Terms

A Study of Shakespeare’s Macbeth

A Study of Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man

A Study of Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer

A Study of T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral

A Study of Eugene O’Neill’s The Emperor Jones

A Study of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons

Solved Model Paper