The Principles of Playmaking and Other Discussions of the Drama

von Brander Matthews

312 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Principles of Playmaking and Other Discussions of the Drama"" by Brander Matthews is a comprehensive guide to the art of playwriting. Matthews, a renowned American drama critic and professor of dramatic literature, provides practical advice for aspiring playwrights on topics such as plot, character development, dialogue, and stagecraft. He also discusses the history of the theater, the role of the playwright in society, and the challenges of adapting literary works for the stage. In addition to his own insights, Matthews includes excerpts from famous plays and interviews with prominent playwrights of his time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the craft of playwriting or the history of the theater.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.

• Themen: Kunst Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Theaterregie und Theaterproduktion
• ISBN: 9781430467625
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC