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245 1 0 _aEncyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Drama" to "Dublin" :
_bVolume 8, Slice 7
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-11
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Drama' to 'Dublin'" by Various is a comprehensive reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume encompasses a variety of topics under the category of drama, covering its historical development, key figures, styles, and transitions through different cultural influences. The text begins exploring the evolution of drama from medieval ecclesiastical performances to modern interpretations, indicating the book's scholarly depth on theatrical disciplines across history. The opening portion of this encyclopedic work primarily focuses on the medieval drama segment, highlighting its roots in ecclesiastical and monastic traditions. It details the contributions of early writers like Hrosvitha and the adaptation of classical forms to create religious narratives. Furthermore, it outlines the influence of minstrels and popular festive customs on the development of drama during the "dark ages," demonstrating how these theatrical practices evolved over time and laid the groundwork for more modern iterations of the art form. The text also contextualizes the splintering of dramatic styles across various European nations, hinting at the rich tapestry of influences that would shape drama into its contemporary forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEncyclopedias and dictionaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32783
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