Studies Of The Stage (1894)

Studies Of The Stage (1894)

Brander Matthews

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781437084221
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''Studies of the Stage'' is a book written by Brander Matthews and published in 1894. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by Matthews, a prominent literary critic and professor of literature at Columbia University, about various aspects of the theater. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the theater, including the history of the stage, the art of acting, the role of the playwright, and the development of theatrical genres such as comedy and tragedy. Matthews also discusses the work of famous playwrights and actors of his time, such as Henrik Ibsen, Sarah Bernhardt, and Edwin Booth.Throughout the book, Matthews emphasizes the importance of the theater as an art form and its ability to reflect and comment on society. He also explores the relationship between theater and literature, arguing that the two are interconnected and that plays should be judged as works of literature in their own right.Overall, ''Studies of the Stage'' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the theater and its role in society, written by a respected literary critic and scholar.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.

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