This paper explores representation of "Woman Question" in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and George Bernard Shaw's "Candida." The paper argues that unlike many studies that have read Candida and Nora as two disparate characters, they can be considered as the same "New Woman" represented only from different…

Examines the critical treatment of business in six late nineteenth century plays by two successful American playwrights, Bronson Howard and Augustus Thomas. Analyzes the elements of character and dramatic conflict arising from the antibusiness theme. (JMF)

Special issue devoted to the life and works of Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. (DS)

Quotes and discusses Bernard Shaw's statements on the purpose of literary art, the author's role and character, the nature of audiences, and the artistic requirements of fiction and dramatic works. Finds Shaw's theory of literary art consistent and unaltered throughout more than half a century. (DMM)

Points out similarities between the events and characters of Tennyson's "Maud" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet." Identifies traits which "Maud" shares with Spasmodic poetry. Argues that Tennyson consciously employed these similarities to expose the deficiencies of the Spasmodic school. (DMM)

Discusses several plays concerning the treason of Benedict Arnold to demonstrate the changing taste in nineteenth century American drama. The plays move from neoclassic--with the depiction of the tragic stature of Andre--through the more melodramatic and gothic emphasis on Arnold's vengeful treachery to the unqualified romantic heroism of…

Cites examples from Austen, Melville, Bloy, Mallarme, and others to show how the animus against the stage and . . .against theatricality. . .reflects a continuing self-criticism of a permanent aspect of ourselves." (Author/SP)