Having surveyed post-war British drama in State of the Nation; Michael Billington now looks at the global picture. In this provocative and challenging new book; he offers his highly personal selection of the 100 greatest plays ranging from the Greeks to the present-day. But his book is no mere list. Billington justifies his choices in extended essays- and even occasional dialogues- that put the plays in context; explain their significance and trace their performance history. In the end; its a book that poses an infinite number of questions. What makes a great play? Does the definition change with time and circumstance? Or are certain common factors visible down the ages? Its safe to say that its a book that; in revising the accepted canon; is bound to stimulate passionate argument and debate. Everyone will have strong views on Billingtons chosen hundred and will be inspired to make their own selections. But; coming from Britains longest-serving theatre critic; these essays are the product of a lifetime spent watching and reading plays and record the adventures of a soul amongst masterpieces.
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