Title: A Dramatic Synopsis, Containing An Essay On The Political And Moral Use Of A Theatre; Involving Remarks On The Dramatic Writers Of The Present Day, And Strictures On The Performers Of The Two Theatres
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9354442269
ISBN 13: 9789354442261
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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A fiery defence, a sharp rebuke, and a window into the beating heart of the Georgian stage: Thomas Gilliland's *A Dramatic Synopsis* is classic theatre criticism at its most spirited. Part dramatic literature essay, part theatrical history study, it weighs the political role of theatre and the morality of the stage while passing fearless judgement on the dramatic writers and performers who ruled the London playhouses. Its arguments remain startlingly fresh. Gilliland writes from the thick of early 19th century theatre, tracing how plays, actors and audiences at Drury Lane and Covent Garden shape public sentiment, social taste and national character. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For theatre historians, students of British stage history and drama lovers alike, this volume offers a primary-source critique of dramatic writers and acting styles at a pivotal cultural moment. As a reference for drama students and a rewarding read for collectors of classic criticism and London playhouse history, it preserves the voice of a passionate observer who believed the theatre mattered to politics, morals and everyday life.

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