Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism

by Clayton Hamilton

23 chapters5h 31mEnglish1910

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A collection of essays by American critic Clayton Hamilton concerning theatre & dramatic practices, and the criticism thereof, from an early 20th century perspective. - Summary by Andrew Gaunce

Chapters (22)

1What is a Play?

2392

2The Psychology of Theatre Audiences

2533

3The Actor and the Dramatist

1151

4Stage Conventions in Modern Times

1791

5Economy of Attention in Theatrical Performances

481

6Emphasis in the Drama

1551

7The Four Leading Types of Drama

638

8The Modern Social Drama

1621

9The Public and the Dramatist

621

10Dramatic Art and the Theatre Business

590

11The Happy Ending in the Theatre

560

12The Boundaries of Approbation

362

13Imitation and Suggestion in the Drama

481

14Holding the Mirror Up to Nature

934

15Blank Verse on the Contemporary Stage

451

16Dramatic Literature and Theatric Journalism

723

17The Intention of Permanence

456

18The Quality of New Endeavor

385

19The Effect of Plays Upon the Public

524

20Pleasant and Unpleasant Plays

508

21Themes in the Theatre

531

22The Function of Imagination

518

Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism

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Chapters (22)

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