Product Description

Revised and expanded, the new edition of this best-selling book provides studetns with a comprehensive introduction to play texts. Looking at key elements of drama such as character, dialogue, plot, action, the body, and space, and drawing on examples from King Lear, A Doll's House, Waiting for Godot and The Tempest among others, this text discusses the specifically theatrical quality of plays and sets drama in its historical context.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #46970 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Alan Sinfield, Sussex University, UK
Excellent.

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Excellent. (Alan Sinfield, Sussex University, UK )

Comprehensive, thoughtful and accessibly written. (Research in Drama Education )

The book is excellent - accessible yet sophisticated. I will recommend it widely for students at all levels. (Janette Dillon, University of Nottingham )

Janette Dillon, University of Nottingham
The book is excellent - accessible yet sophisticated. I will recommend it widely for students at all levels.

Customer Reviews

An excellent intro to the basics of understanding drama
This is the book for you if you have an interest in Drama but would like to exoand your understanding of some of the issues involved in the writing and presentation of dramatic concepts. A useful opening chapter covers the basics and then lets you delve around to deepen your understanding in whatever area you wish. You can read it chronologically or dip into particular styles or periods. The approach is simple and avoids being unnecessarily highbrow. If you are a general reader, someone who is developing an interest in drama, a student or an avid devotee then there is something here for you, I would think. I certainly picked up an enormous amount in a short time and will be returning to it in the future for more information.

brilliant love it
This book will come in handy I'm a university drama student and this book will be brilliant for my studys. I was really impressed with the seller I got the book within a couple of days of ordering it.

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