Modern European Drama brings together two of the most dynamic areas of literary study, offering readers a balanced blend of theoretical insight and close reading of significant texts. The Modern European Drama section explores four ground-breaking plays—Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Woman of Setzuan, Jean Genet’s The Balcony, and Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter. Each play is examined in its historical, social, and artistic context, revealing how European dramatists transformed theatrical form to address questions of morality, politics, power, and human relationships. Designed for students, scholars, and theatre or literature enthusiasts, this book serves as both an introduction and a critical guide. It aims to deepen understanding, encourage independent analysis, and inspire engagement with the enduring questions and diverse voices found in these works.