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100 1 _aMiles, Dudley H.
_q(Dudley Howe),
_d1881-
245 1 0 _aHow to Write a Play :
_bLetters from Augier, Banville, Dennery, Dumas, Gondinet, Labiche, Legouvé, Pailleron, Sardou and Zola
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-22
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif
520 _a"How to Write a Play" by Dudley H. Miles and William Gillette is a collection of writings focused on the intricacies of playwriting, compiled during the early 20th century. This informative piece includes letters from various esteemed playwrights, each offering their insights and reflections on what constitutes successful dramatic writing. The book explores the creativity behind crafting engaging plays and reveals the challenges faced by playwrights in capturing audiences’ attention. In this collection, the authors feature letters from influential dramatists like Émile Zola, Alexandre Dumas Fils, and Victorien Sardou, among others, who candidly share their perspectives on the nuances of playwriting. Each letter emphasizes the subjective nature of creating theater, highlighting that there are no established rules or guarantees for success. Instead, the authors suggest that instinct, experience, and an understanding of audience preferences are crucial components for a playwright. While the letters present a wealth of opinions, they also illustrate the overarching uncertainty and unpredictability inherent in the craft of writing for the stage, ultimately suggesting that playwriting is as much an art form as it is a craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrama -- Technique
653 _aPlaywriting
700 1 _aGillette, William,
_d1853-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18230
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