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Loading... Drama : a guide to the study of playsby J. L. Styan
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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. Drama will be a useful guide for students and general playgoers alike. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)808.2Literature By Topic Rhetoric and anthologies Rhetoric of dramaLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |