The Exemplary Theatre (1922)

By Harley Granville-Barker and Harley Granville Barker

Book Overview

The Exemplary Theatre is a book written by Harley Granville-Barker and published in 1922. The book is a critical analysis of the theatre and its role in society. It examines the theatre's history and evolution, as well as its current state and future prospects.Granville-Barker argues that the theatre should be a place of artistic excellence and social commentary, rather than a commercial enterprise focused solely on entertainment. He advocates for a theatre that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging, and that challenges its audience to think critically about the world around them.The book includes detailed discussions of various aspects of the theatre, including acting, directing, stage design, and playwriting. Granville-Barker draws on his own experience as a theatre practitioner to provide practical insights into these topics, as well as his extensive knowledge of theatre history and theory.Overall, The Exemplary Theatre is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a compelling vision for the future of the theatre. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of theatre and its place in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164332775
• ISBN13: 9781164332770
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"