Modern Drama was founded in 1958 and is the most prominent journal in English to focus on dramatic literature. The terms “modern” and “drama” are the subject of continuing and fruitful debate, but the journal has been distinguished by the excellence of its close readings of both canonical and lesser-known dramatic texts from a range of methodological perspectives. The journal features refereed articles written from a variety of geo-political points of view which enhance our understanding, both formal and historical, of the dramatic literature of the past two centuries; there is also an extensive book review section.It is an English journal dedicated to drama literature, with a particular focus on modern drama and its related research fields. The journal provides in-depth interpretations of classic and lesser known theatrical texts from different methodological perspectives, aiming to enhance the understanding of theatrical works in terms of form and history.