Dramatic Technique [Hardcover]

George Pierce Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1432624628 | ISBN-13: 978-1432624620

1919. Baker was Professor of History and Technique of the Drama in Yale University. Contents: Technique in Drama: What it is. The Drama as an independent art; The Essentials of Drama: Action and Emotion; From Subject to Plot. Clearing the Way; From Subject through Story to Plot. Clearness through Wise Selection; From Subject to Plot: Proportioning the Material: Number and Length of Acts; From Subject to Plot: Arrangement for Clearness, Emphasis, Movement; Characterization; Dialogue; Making a Scenario; and The Dramatist and his Public.

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“Though academic, the book is by no means dogmatic or theoretical. Quite the contrary. Its spirit is broadly scientific and its method is inductive.”–New York Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 540 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1432624628
• ISBN-13: 978-1432624620
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #724,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me to understand and create plays., June 8, 1998

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This review is from: Dramatic Technique (A Da Capo paperback) (Paperback)

This book, written years ago, is an exact breakdown of the elements of plays and playwriting that it should be a priceless addition to any writer's library.