Modern theories of drama : a selection of writings on drama and theatre, 1850-1990 / edited and annotated by George W. Brandt.

"Modern Theories of Drama concentrates on the developments in dramatic theory over the last 150 years, providing a crucial resource for students of drama and theatre studies. From Aristotle's Poetics onwards, drama - especially 'serious' drama - has been encased in a framework of...

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Other Authors: Brandt, George W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : New York : Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press, 1998.
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Summary:"Modern Theories of Drama concentrates on the developments in dramatic theory over the last 150 years, providing a crucial resource for students of drama and theatre studies. From Aristotle's Poetics onwards, drama - especially 'serious' drama - has been encased in a framework of theory, although the more popular forms of theatre have often chosen to ignore this. However, from the eighteenth century until the present day, theoretical questioning of the 'rules' (Aristotelian and other) has constantly grown in scope and strength. Quite new concepts have arisen in this century, seemingly outdated ones have been resurrected."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxii, 334 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-328) and index.
ISBN:0198711409
9780198711407
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