This is a collection of essays that explores the evolution of modern drama. The book also offers a literary exploration of some of the most influential playwrights of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It features insightful essays on the works of Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, Gerhart Hauptmann, Paul Hervieu, Maxim Gorky, Hermann Sudermann, D'Annunzio and Duse, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, and Maurice Maeterlinck. In this book, the author delves into the themes, techniques, and social implications of these playwrights' works, offering a comprehensive study of their contribution to the world of theater.