Studying Plays

by Mick Wallis, Simon Shepherd, Simon Shepherd

Book Overview

The new edition of this standard textbook has been revised and expanded in response to lecturers' comments. It provides a comprehensive introduction to play texts, and looks at key elements of drama such as character, dialogue, plot, action, the body, and space. The book also discusses theatricality and sets drama in its historical context. Drawing on examples from King Lear, A Doll's House, Waiting for Godot, and The Tempest among others, the textbook...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034080730X
• ISBN13: 9780340807309
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.2" x 6.1"