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100 1 _aHamilton, Clayton Meeker,
_d1881-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-03
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism" by Clayton Hamilton is a comprehensive examination of dramatic art and criticism written during the early 20th century. The book delves into various topics related to theatre and dramaturgy, including the definition of a play, the psychology of audiences, and the interplay between playwrights and actors. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the principles underlying effective dramatization and theatrical presentation. The opening of the book begins with a straightforward definition of a play as a story intended for live performance, highlighting the distinction between drama and literature. Hamilton discusses the importance of visual storytelling and the necessity for playwrights to fuse elements from various artistic disciplines, such as acting and stage design, to create a compelling experience for the audience. He emphasizes the collaborative nature of theatre, underlining how the audience's engagement and perceptions influence the success of a dramatic work. This foundation sets the stage for his exploration of more complex ideas regarding the operation of theatre and the responsibilities of those involved in the dramatic arts, inviting readers to reconsider traditional notions of how plays should be analyzed and understood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheater
653 _aDrama -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13589
999 _c54978
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