
The Dramatic Experience
John L. Styan(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 30. October 1975
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-521-09984-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-09984-4 (9780521099844)
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The Dramatic Experience
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01/1965
Cambridge University Press
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Content
Preface; Preface to the paperback edition; 1. Seeing and hearing; 2. The stage alive; 3. Words and voices; 4. How real is a character?; 5. What's in a plot; 6. Comedy, tragedy and the mood of the audience; 7. Drama in its medium; Charts of theatrical history; Glossary; Basic reading lists; Index of playwrights and plays; Index of subjects.