Anatomy of Drama (Routledge Revivals)

Informationen zum Autor Boulton, Marjorie Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Conventions Foreword 1. Literature that Walks 2. So We Must Make it Walk 3. Visible Action 4. Adaptation of Plots 5. The Conventional Divisions 6. Direct Experience of Characters 7. The Technique of Dialogue – Individuals 8. The Technique of Dialogue – Conversations 9. Verse and Prose in Drama; Part II: Study for Examinations 10. The Types of Drama 11. Relations Drama to History 12. The Uselessness and Use of Notes; Part III: Drama as Living Experience 13. Interpretation as an Aid to Study 14. Drama is Natural; Suggestions for Further Reading; Index

Product details

• Authors: Marjorie Boulton, Boulton Marjorie
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.01.2015
• EAN: 9780415722513
• ISBN: 978-0-415-72251-3
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / 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