Krapp's Last Tape | Historical Context
The 1950s is often thought of as an era where artistic expression was as ‘‘square’’ and as indicative of the status-quo, as the era itself is sometimes portrayed on television and in contemporary films. The 1950s were, in fact, an era where major innovations in every form of art were noticed by viewers, readers, and listeners alike. With the death of George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the type of ‘‘well-made play’’ perfected by him (one which relied on conventional forms and structures) began to be replaced...
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