Anatomy of Drama (Routledge Revivals)

This title, first published in 1960, is intended primarily to increase the understanding of drama among those who do not have easy access to the live theatre and who, therefore, study plays mainly in print. The author's emphasis is on Shakespeare, but most forms of drama receive some attention. A lucid and lively study of the techniques of plot, dialogue and characterization will help the reader to a deeper appreciated of the problems and successes of the dramatist.

List of contents

Part I: Conventions Foreword1. Literature that Walks 2. So We Must Make it Walk3. Visible Action4. Adaptation of Plots5. The Conventional Divisions6. Direct Experience of Characters7. The Technique of Dialogue – Individuals8. The Technique of Dialogue – Conversations9. Verse and Prose in Drama; Part II: Study for Examinations 10. The Types of Drama 11. Relations Drama to History12. The Uselessness and Use of Notes; Part III: Drama as Living Experience 13. Interpretation as an Aid to Study14. Drama is Natural;Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

About the author

Boulton, Marjorie

Summary

This title, first published in 1960, is intended primarily to increase the understanding of drama among those who do not have easy access to the live theatre and who, therefore, study plays mainly in print. The author’s emphasis is on Shakespeare, but most forms of drama receive some attention.

Product details

• Authors: Marjorie Boulton, Boulton Marjorie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.07.2013
• EAN: 9780415722506
• ISBN: 978-0-415-72250-6
• No. of pages: 212
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, Theatre Studies, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary companions, book reviews & guides, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Shakespeare Plays, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary companions, book reviews and guides