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The theory of the theatre, and other principles of dramatic criticism
- Title
- The theory of the theatre, and other principles of dramatic criticism, by Clayton Hamilton.
- Author
- Hamilton, Clayton Meeker, 1881-1946.
- Publication
- New York, H. Holt and Company, 1910.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | 30101.429 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 248 pages; 20 cm
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Contents
- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- What is a play? -- The psychology of the theatre audiences -- The actor and the dramatist -- Stage conventions in modern times -- Economy of attention in theatrical performances -- Emphasis in the drama -- The four leading types of drama -- The modern social drama -- Other principles of dramatic criticism -- The public and the dramatist -- Dramatic art and the theatre business -- The happy ending in the theatre -- The boundaries of approbation -- Imitation and suggestion in the drama -- Holding the mirror up to nature -- Blank verse on the contemporary stage -- Dramatic literature and theatric journalism -- The intention of permanence -- The quality of new endeavor -- The effect of plays upon the public -- Pleasant and unpleasant plays -- Themes in the theatre -- The function of imagination.
- LCCN
- 10009860
- OCLC
- ocm00985985
- 985985
- SCSB-128967
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library