Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations

Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations is a book written by Georges Polti, which explores the various archetypal plots and storylines that have been used in literature, theater, and film. The book is divided into 36 chapters, each of which describes a different dramatic situation or plot that has been used in storytelling throughout history. Polti's analysis of these situations includes a discussion of the characters, settings, and conflicts that are typically associated with each plot, as well as examples from classic literature and popular culture. The book is considered a valuable resource for writers, filmmakers, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of dramatic situations that have been used throughout history, and serves as a guide for creating compelling and engaging stories that resonate with audiences.1921. �������Gozzi maintained that there can be but thirty-six tragic situations. Schiller took great pains to find more, but he was unable to find even so many as Gozzi������� (Goethe). Polti defines these 36 situations, including supplication, crime pursued by vengeance, revolt, the enigma, rivalry of kinsmen, etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Text: English, French (translation)