Modern American Plays

This anthology, edited by George Pierce Baker, brings together key works from early 20th-century American theater, highlighting the evolution of drama in the United States. The collection features plays by influential playwrights who explored contemporary social issues, emotional depth, and innovative theatrical forms. Baker, a prominent figure in drama education, carefully selected plays that reflect the burgeoning creativity of American theater, making this anthology a significant resource for understanding the cultural and artistic movements of the time.

Contains the following plays: "As A Man Thinks," by Augustus Thomas; "The Return of Peter Grimm," by David Belasco; "Romance," by Edward Shelton; "The Unchastened Woman," by Louis Kaufman Anspacher; and "Plots and Playwrights," by Edward Massey.