Melodrama

Summary

First published in 1973, this book explores the genre of melodrama. After discussing the defining characteristics of melodrama, the book examines the dramatic structures of the two major and contrasting emotions presented in melodrama: triumph and defeat. It concludes with a reflection on the ways in which elements of melodrama have appeared in protest theatre.

Product details

• Authors: James L. Smith, Smith James L.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.07.2017
• EAN: 9781138283817
• ISBN: 978-1-138-28381-7
• No. of pages: 102
• Series: The Critical Idiom Reissued
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights