How to See a Play by Richard Burton
"How to See a Play" by Richard Burton is a guidebook on theatrical appreciation written in the early 20th century. The author aims to educate theater-goers on the significance and art of plays, helping them make informed decisions about which productions to attend and enhancing their overall experience. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of a discerning audience in fostering better theater. The opening of the book introduces its primary objective,which is to equip audience members with the knowledge they need to appreciate theater as an art form. Burton discusses the theatrical experience as a unique form of storytelling that relies on dialogue, action, and visual elements. He highlights the role of the audience in demanding high-quality plays and stresses the need for viewers to engage actively with what they are watching, ensuring that they understand the artistic value of performances. By understanding the fundamentals of drama and the collaborative efforts between playwrights and actors, the spectator can gain a deeper appreciation of the theater. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burton, Richard, 1861-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 14019872 |
| Title | How to See a Play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State University Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Drama -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Dramatic criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32433 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 163 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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