Types Of Farce-Comedy

By Robert Metcalf Smith and Howard Garrett Rhoads eds. Robert Metcalf Smith

Book Overview

""Types of Farce-Comedy"" is a book written by Robert Metcalf Smith that explores the different forms and styles of farce-comedy in theater and literature. The book delves into the origins and history of farce-comedy, tracing its roots back to ancient Greek and Roman theater and examining its evolution over time. It also analyzes the various techniques used in farce-comedy, such as mistaken identity, physical humor, and exaggerated characters, and provides examples of these techniques in classic works of literature and theater. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and techniques of farce-comedy, as well as for actors, directors, and writers looking to create their own farce-comedy productions.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: 1432580701
• ISBN13: 9781432580704
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"