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Expressionism and Influence. Edition No. 1
VDM Publishing House, May 2010, Pages: 108
'Expressionism and Influence: The Case of Kaiser's 'From Morn to Midnight'' is a critical edition of this important German expressionist drama. The book includes a translation of the 1912 play, with explanatory notes; an introduction to Georg Kaiser's work, as well as a chronology of his life and his dramatic oeuvre; a timeline of significant historical and cultural events at the time 'From Morn to Midnight' was written; a critical preface to Kaiser's play as well as three essays about its influence on international drama, especially American plays; a production history of 'From Morn to Midnight' on stage, in film, and in opera, including some reprinted reviews; and a select bibliography of criticism concerning dramatic expressionism and Kaiser's play. In sum, this volume is a valuable introduction to the drama of German expressionism, as well as a useful critical companion to its best product: Georg Kaiser's 'From Morn to Midnight.'
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