Dramatic Criticism: Three Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, February 1903 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. B. Walkley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331454513 ISBN 13: 9780331454512

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How do critics think, and why do they often disagree? This collection presents three lectures that map the craft and purpose of dramatic criticism, from the critic’s temperament to the tug of tradition on judgment.

Originally delivered at the Royal Institution in 1903, the lectures explore what criticism can reveal about art, audience, and the times we live in. They balance theories of subjectivity with insights into the need for honesty, self-awareness, and responsible interpretation when viewing the stage.

• Compare impressionist and dogmatic approaches to criticism and what each reveals about taste.
• Explore why unanimity among critics is rare and not a reliable sign of truth.
• Learn how a critic’s temperament, life experience, and self-awareness shape judgments.
• Consider the evolving role of criticism across eras and cultures.

Ideal for readers interested in literary and theatrical criticism, as well as those curious about how critics shape our understanding of drama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331454513
• ISBN 13: 9780331454512
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 126