Routledge - German Drama in English Translation 1900-1914

Explore the transformative era of early twentieth-century British theatre through this academic study. This book examines the period of radical reform in textual, conceptual, and institutional practices that shaped modern theatre. Katja Krebs provides a unique perspective by integrating translation history with theatre history to show how cultural dissemination occurred during these years. The work highlights the contributions of influential theatre practitioners and cultural innovators. It examines the roles played by translators such as Harley Granville Barker, William Archer, and Jacob Thomas Grein, who helped lay the foundations for the modern British stage. By studying the movement of German drama into English translation, readers gain insight into the networks and communities that drove theatrical change between 1900 and 1914. This text serves as an essential resource for scholars of drama, translation studies, and theatre history. It offers a deep look at how translated works influenced the development of new theatrical functions and practices during a time of significant cultural shifts.