Poets at Play

Focusing on the dramatic contributions of American modernist poets, this anthology showcases plays from notable figures like Wallace Stevens, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Ezra Pound, spanning 1910 to 1960. It contextualizes their works within theater history, addressing production practices, acting styles, and performance venues. The volume includes a critical introduction to modernist drama and detailed analyses of each play, enhancing accessibility for students and scholars. Edited by theater experts Sarah Bey-Cheng and Barbara Cole, it revitalizes interest in this unique theatrical legacy.