Dramatic Masterpieces
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Page : 484 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Drama
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Author :
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Page : 484 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Drama
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Author : Helaine Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,27 MB
Release : 2005-10-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0313036705
Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Oedipus plays, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae, and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata are discussed in this lively and scholarly volume. The author's experience teaching these plays to gifted high school students makes this volume particularly useful. The drama festivals, the adaptations of myth, the relevance of Aristotelian criteria, and the political and cultural background of each play are described fully, and the nature of tragedy and comedy, plot construction, stagecraft, theme, character, imagery and individual odes and speeches are analyzed in depth. The 5th century BC witnessed the flourishing of Athenian culture and was one of the most influential periods in history. The achievements of the Greeks at that time forever shaped our political and legal institutions and provided the foundation for Western civilization. At the same time, the world of the Greeks is distant and exotic to contemporary students. The values and beliefs of the Greeks are best represented in the plays that were crafted at that time, and these works continue to be widely read and studied. This book is a valuable introduction to ancient Greek drama. Designed for high school students, undergraduates, and their teachers, this work describes the origins and physical aspects of ancient Greek theatre, discusses Aristotle's Poetics, and analyzes, in ten separate chapters, ten frequently studied Greek plays: Aeschylus' Oresteia, Sophocles' Antigone, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus, Euripides' Medea and Bacchae and Aristophanes' Birds and Lysistrata. For each there is cultural, political and mythological background, plot synopsis, and analysis of overall structure and important scenes, speeches and odes. The Aristophanes chapters explore comic method and all chapters discuss theme and stagecraft in depth.
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Page : 478 pages
File Size : 23,53 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Drama
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Page : 478 pages
File Size : 22,41 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Drama
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Author : Susan C. W. Abbotson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2005-09-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0313027234
American playwrights have made enormous contributions to world drama during the last century, and their works are widely read and performed. This reference conveniently introduces 10 of the most important modern American plays read by students. An introductory essay concisely overviews modern American drama, and each of the chapters that follow examines a particular play. Among the plays discussed are Thornton Wilder's Our Town, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, and August Wilson's The Piano Lesson. Each chapter includes a biography, a plot summary, an analysis of the play's themes, characters, and dramatic art, and a review of its historical background and reception. Chapters list works for further reading, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography.
Author : Alexander Ward Allison
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 1060 pages
File Size : 46,85 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Art
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Annotation An anthology of drama from Aeschylus to Caryl Churchill which includes 31 plays. The authors provide critical introductions to each play. In addition, there is thorough footnoting of references, allusions, and unusual vocabulary. New to this edition are women playwrights. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author : Sanford Sternlicht
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 49,63 MB
Release : 2005-08-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0313038996
Modern British and Irish dramatic works are among the plays most widely read by students. This volume conveniently introduces 10 major plays by British and Irish dramatists. Each chapter is devoted to a particular play and includes a brief biography, a plot synopsis, a discussion of major themes and characters, an overview of the play's historical background, an analysis of the work's dramatic style, an overview of the play's critical reception, and a list of works for further reading. Modern British and Irish dramatic works are widely enjoyed by general readers and high school students. But because they are rooted in literary Modernism and generally reflect particular historical and cultural concerns, they can also be difficult for students to understand. This volume concisely and conveniently introduces 10 masterpieces of British and Irish drama in an accessible manner.
Author : Aesop
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 967 pages
File Size : 18,73 MB
Release : 2024-06-21
Category : Drama
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Book 1: Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of “Aesop's Fables by Aesop: Timeless Moral Tales and Animal Allegories.” Aesop's enchanting fables offer timeless lessons through clever animal allegories, providing moral insights that resonate across generations. Book 2: Explore the depths of Shakespearean drama with “Tragedy Unveiled: A.C. Bradley's Insight into the Depths of Shakespearean Drama.” A.C. Bradley's analysis delves into the intricate layers of tragedy, unraveling the complexities of Shakespeare's timeless plays and offering profound insights into the human condition.
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,24 MB
Release : 1900
Category : Drama
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Author : John Alexander Pierce
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Page : 670 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 1915
Category : Drama
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