This anthology offers a readable, economical single source for the enduring masterpieces of western drama as well as a wide, representative selection of twentieth century and contemporary drama.The authors' three-fold approach results in a book that is (1) flexible enough to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, (2) comprehensive enough to accommodate instructional approaches in English, Drama and Humanities, and (3) thorough enough to enable teachers and students to place drama in its cultural context.