This volume investigates the evolution and thematic preoccupations of French dramatic writing during the twentieth century. Robert W. Corrigan, a noted scholar and editor of dramatic literature, compiles a selection of plays to illustrate the shift from traditional structures to the experimental forms that defined the modern era. The collection argues that these works collectively represent a fundamental change in how playwrights addressed existential anxiety, social alienation, and the nature of language itself.

Scholars and students of drama frequently cite this anthology as a reliable resource for understanding the trajectory of French theatre. The prose is accessible to undergraduates while maintaining the academic rigor expected in a university-level survey.