Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism
Clayton Hamilton
Play
Length 5 h 31 min
Chapters 22
First published 1910
A collection of essays by American critic Clayton Hamilton concerning theatre & dramatic practices, and the criticism thereof, from an early 20th century perspective. - Summary by Andrew Gaunce
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Andrew Gaunce 1:26
2
The Psychology of Theatre Audiences Read by Owlivia 42:13
3
The Actor and the Dramatist Read by ToddHW 19:11
4
Stage Conventions in Modern Times Read by Colleen McMahon 29:51
5
Economy of Attention in Theatrical Performances Read by ToddHW 8:01
6
Emphasis in the Drama Read by VocalPenguin 25:51
7
The Four Leading Types of Drama Read by VocalPenguin 10:38
8
The Modern Social Drama Read by VocalPenguin 27:01
9
The Public and the Dramatist Read by Andrew Gaunce 10:21
10
Dramatic Art and the Theatre Business Read by ToddHW 9:50
11
The Happy Ending in the Theatre Read by Larry Wilson 9:20
12
The Boundaries of Approbation Read by VocalPenguin 6:02
13
Imitation and Suggestion in the Drama Read by thestorygirl 8:01
14
Holding the Mirror Up to Nature Read by thestorygirl 15:34
15
Blank Verse on the Contemporary Stage Read by ToddHW 7:31
16
Dramatic Literature and Theatric Journalism Read by Owlivia 12:03
17
The Intention of Permanence Read by VocalPenguin 7:36
18
The Quality of New Endeavor Read by ToddHW 6:25
19
The Effect of Plays Upon the Public Read by thestorygirl 8:44
20
Pleasant and Unpleasant Plays Read by Larry Wilson 8:28
21
Themes in the Theatre Read by thestorygirl 8:51
22
The Function of Imagination Read by Andrew Gaunce 8:38
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