Studying plays

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Studying plays

Mick Wallis and Simon Shepherd

H. Arnold, 2002

2nd ed

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Note

Bibliography: p. [203]-210

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Studying Plays is a comprehensive introduction to understanding plays which examines and explains the key elements of drama such as character, dialogue, plot, action, the body and space, and draws on classic and contemporary plays from King Lear to Shopping and F**king. '...comprehensive, thoughtful and accessibly written.' - Research in Drama Education 'This book is excellent - accessible yet sophisticated. I will recommend it widely for students at all levels.' - Janette Dillon, University of Nottingham

Table of Contents

  • Getting started
  • characters and persons
  • dialogue
  • plot and action
  • the actor's body
  • spaces
  • cultural interpretation.

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  • NCID
    BA8456939X
  • ISBN
    • 9780340807309
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    viii, 214 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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