"problem play" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: problem plays [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} problem play (plural problem plays)
  1. (theater) A form of drama that emerged in the 19th century as part of realism, dealing with contentious social issues through debates between the characters on stage, who typically represent conflicting points of view within a realistic social context. Wikipedia link: problem play Categories (topical): Theater
    Sense id: en-problem_play-en-noun-wchtwPGG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

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