The Development Of The Drama

By Brander Matthews

Book Overview

""The Development of the Drama"" is a comprehensive book written by Brander Matthews that explores the evolution of drama from ancient Greek theater to the modern stage. Matthews provides an in-depth analysis of the various forms of theater, including tragedy, comedy, melodrama, and farce, and examines the key elements that make each genre unique. He also discusses the ways in which drama has been influenced by social and cultural factors, such as religion, politics, and technology. Throughout the book, Matthews draws on examples from a wide range of plays and playwrights, including Shakespeare, Moliere, Ibsen, and Shaw, to illustrate his points. ""The Development of the Drama"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430453443
• ISBN13: 9781430453444
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"