The Function Of Suspense In The Catharsis (1911)

By W.D. Moriarty

Book Overview

The Function of Suspense in the Catharsis is a book written by William Daniel Moriarty in 1911. The book is a study of the role of suspense in the emotional release or catharsis experienced by the audience in the dramatic arts. Moriarty argues that suspense is a vital component of tragedy and that it serves to heighten the emotional impact of the play on the audience. He explores the different ways in which suspense can be created and maintained in a dramatic work and how it can be used to manipulate the audience's emotions. The book is an important contribution to the study of drama and the psychology of the audience's response to it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of the dramatic arts.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120882524
• ISBN13: 9781120882523
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"