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The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism

Clayton Hamilton (1881 - 1946)

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

Genre(s): Essays & Short Works, Performing Arts

Language: English

Section	Chapter	Reader	Time
Play 00	Preface	Andrew Gaunce	00:01:26
Play 01	What is a Play?	Andrew Gaunce	00:39:52
Play 02	The Psychology of Theatre Audiences	Owlivia	00:42:13
Play 03	The Actor and the Dramatist	ToddHW	00:19:11
Play 04	Stage Conventions in Modern Times	Colleen McMahon	00:29:51
Play 05	Economy of Attention in Theatrical Performances	ToddHW	00:08:01
Play 06	Emphasis in the Drama	VocalPenguin	00:25:51
Play 07	The Four Leading Types of Drama	VocalPenguin	00:10:38
Play 08	The Modern Social Drama	VocalPenguin	00:27:01
Play 09	The Public and the Dramatist	Andrew Gaunce	00:10:21
Play 10	Dramatic Art and the Theatre Business	ToddHW	00:09:50
Play 11	The Happy Ending in the Theatre	Larry Wilson	00:09:20
Play 12	The Boundaries of Approbation	VocalPenguin	00:06:02
Play 13	Imitation and Suggestion in the Drama	thestorygirl	00:08:01
Play 14	Holding the Mirror Up to Nature	thestorygirl	00:15:34
Play 15	Blank Verse on the Contemporary Stage	ToddHW	00:07:31
Play 16	Dramatic Literature and Theatric Journalism	Owlivia	00:12:03
Play 17	The Intention of Permanence	VocalPenguin	00:07:36
Play 18	The Quality of New Endeavor	ToddHW	00:06:25
Play 19	The Effect of Plays Upon the Public	thestorygirl	00:08:44
Play 20	Pleasant and Unpleasant Plays	Larry Wilson	00:08:28
Play 21	Themes in the Theatre	thestorygirl	00:08:51
Play 22	The Function of Imagination	Andrew Gaunce	00:08:38

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