Arrange the following books on drama in chronological order:

1. A. Robert Brustein, The Theatre of Revolt
2. B. Martin Esslin, The Theatre of the Absurd
3. C. Eric Bentley, The Playwright as Thinker
4. D. C. W. E. Bigsby, Modern American Drama 1945–1990
5. E. J. L. Styan, Modern Drama in Theory and Practice

1. AA, D, C, B, E
2. BE, C, D, A, B
3. CB, D, A, E, C
4. DC, B, A, E, D

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Correct answer: D. C, B, A, E, D

Explanation

The Playwright as Thinker (1946) → The Theatre of the Absurd (1961) → The Theatre of Revolt (1964) → Modern Drama in Theory and Practice (1981) → Modern American Drama (1992).

Note: Option 1 is misprinted in the source (a letter repeated); normalised here.