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100 1 _aBurton, Richard,
_d1861-1940
245 1 0 _aHow to See a Play
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-19
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.)
520 _a"How to See a Play" by Richard Burton is a guidebook on theatrical appreciation written in the early 20th century. The author aims to educate theater-goers on the significance and art of plays, helping them make informed decisions about which productions to attend and enhancing their overall experience. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of a discerning audience in fostering better theater. The opening of the book introduces its primary objective, which is to equip audience members with the knowledge they need to appreciate theater as an art form. Burton discusses the theatrical experience as a unique form of storytelling that relies on dialogue, action, and visual elements. He highlights the role of the audience in demanding high-quality plays and stresses the need for viewers to engage actively with what they are watching, ensuring that they understand the artistic value of performances. By understanding the fundamentals of drama and the collaborative efforts between playwrights and actors, the spectator can gain a deeper appreciation of the theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDrama -- History and criticism
653 _aDramatic criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32433
999 _c73279
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