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Audio Drama Modernism

The Missing Link between Descriptive Phonograph Sketches and Microphone Plays on the Radio

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Focusing on the evolution of political and modernist sound drama in the early 20th century, this book highlights the innovative contributions of pioneers in audio storytelling. Tim Crook delves into the lives of influential British radio writers, such as Russell Hunting, who faced censorship and legal challenges, and Reginald Berkeley, known for his anti-war play for the BBC. The narrative also explores the efforts of D.G. Bridson, Olive Shapley, and Joan Littlewood to amplify the working-class voice, showcasing the tension between creativity and institutional constraints during this transformative period.

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Audio Drama Modernism, Tim Crook

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2020
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Titre
Audio Drama Modernism
Sous-titre
The Missing Link between Descriptive Phonograph Sketches and Microphone Plays on the Radio
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Tim Crook
Publié
2020
Format
rigide
Pages
348
ISBN13
9789811582400
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Focusing on the evolution of political and modernist sound drama in the early 20th century, this book highlights the innovative contributions of pioneers in audio storytelling. Tim Crook delves into the lives of influential British radio writers, such as Russell Hunting, who faced censorship and legal challenges, and Reginald Berkeley, known for his anti-war play for the BBC. The narrative also explores the efforts of D.G. Bridson, Olive Shapley, and Joan Littlewood to amplify the working-class voice, showcasing the tension between creativity and institutional constraints during this transformative period.