Drama: A Guide to the Study of Plays (Fourth Edition)

By: J. L. Styan

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Synopsis: This book introduces the elements of drama and the principles behind the reading and study of plays--classical and modern. It makes a special point of seeing drama as intended for acting and performance, and it therefore emphasizes the role of the spectator at a play and the sort of theatre for which drama was written. The performance approach to the study of plays finally clarifies the different kinds of drama (comedy, tragedy, melodrama, and farce) and identifies its forms (realism, stylization, and symbolism). The book draws on specific examples of drama, is rich in helpful charts and diagrams, and contains a comprehensive glossary. This book will be a useful guide for students and general playgoers alike.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 150 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780820444895
Publisher:: Peter Lang Publishing, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 09/28/21
Copyrighted By:: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Worth Trust
Proofread By:: Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.