Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship by William Archer
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"Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship" by William Archer is a guide for aspiring playwrights published in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the art and craft of writing plays, addressing various aspects of playwriting, including themes, character development, and the intricacies of dramatic construction. The opening of the work presents a prefatory note emphasizing the originality and practicality of Archer's insights into playwriting. He acknowledges the existence of previous theories
and rules but argues against the notion of absolute rules, stressing the importance of common sense and creativity in dramatic writing. The text outlines the structure of the manual, indicating that it will systematically address critical components of playwriting, like choosing a theme and developing characters while also recognizing the complexities inherent in creating an engaging theatrical narrative. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thorough exploration of playwright craftsmanship, aimed at guiding new dramatists through the challenges they may face in the creative process. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Archer, William, 1856-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship |
| Credits |
Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Ginny Brewer and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Drama -- Technique |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10865 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 914 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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