The Dramatic Experience : A Guide To The Reading Of Plays

Styan John L.

ISBN 10: 0521099846 / ISBN 13: 9780521099844

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1980

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dramatic Experience : A Guide To The Reading Of Plays
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521099846
• ISBN 13: 9780521099844
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: David Gentleman
• Edition: Reprint
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

Plays are, of course, meant to be seen, not read, but many people find it impossible to visit the theatre regularly and it is for them that Professor Styan intends this book, originally published in 1965, to promote better understanding of the dramatist's intentions and fuller enjoyment of the play. He defines what a play is and discusses such topics as the development of the theatre - its different stages, kinds of drama and types of character - the tone and tempo in which the play is written, the roles of actor and audience and the structure and interplay of plot and subplot. Charts of theatrical history, a glossary and reading lists, as well as drawings and diagrams by David Gentleman, provide further help for the reader.

Book Description

This book was originally published in 1965. Professor Styan examines what a play is and discusses such topics as the development of the theatre - its different stages, kinds of drama and types of character - the tone and tempo in which the play is written, the roles of actor and audience and the structure and interplay of plot and subplot.