This work, which introduces and provides the first major study and detailed analysis of Timberlake Wertenbaker's as a radical feminist dramatist. Professor Gomceli's research is also meant to provide a lucid, cogent and direct discussion of the contemporary British feminist theatre/drama and she has provided scholars and students of drama with original research as to the sources and strengths of Timberlake Wertenbaker's major works. The study draws on comprehensive background information as well as much original research dealing with the development of feminism in the dramatic arts in United Kingdom and British feminist theatre(s) interest in social and radical readings of the dilemmas and challenges facing all women. ... the book makes a great contribution to the existing research in the field of feminist drama in Britain and to the lasting value of Wertenbaker's fierce dramatic wisdom.. Dania Foutts, London Theatre Works Table of Contents: 1. Introduction .... 1 2. Chapter 1: New Anatomies: Socialist Feminism .... 70 3. Chapter 2: The Grace of Mary Traverse: A Blend of Socialist Feminism and Radical ..... 101 4. Chapter 3: The Love of the Nightingale: Radical Feminism ..... 133 5. Chapter 4: The Break of Day: The Dawning of a New Feminism? ..... 174 6. Conclusion ....... 206 7. Notes ......212 Works Cited ......213 Market: Theatre, Contemporary British Drama and Dramatists, Feminist Theatre(UK), Feminism and Drama ,Timberlake Wertenbaker
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