How to Write a Play by Dudley H. Miles and William Gillette
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"How to Write a Play" by Dudley H. Miles and William Gillette is a collection of writings focused on the intricacies of playwriting, compiled during the early 20th century. This informative piece includes letters from various esteemed playwrights, each offering their insights and reflections on what constitutes successful dramatic writing. The book explores the creativity behind crafting engaging plays and reveals the challenges faced by playwrights in capturing audiences’ attention. In this
collection, the authors feature letters from influential dramatists like Émile Zola, Alexandre Dumas Fils, and Victorien Sardou, among others, who candidly share their perspectives on the nuances of playwriting. Each letter emphasizes the subjective nature of creating theater, highlighting that there are no established rules or guarantees for success. Instead, the authors suggest that instinct, experience, and an understanding of audience preferences are crucial components for a playwright. While the letters present a wealth of opinions, they also illustrate the overarching uncertainty and unpredictability inherent in the craft of writing for the stage, ultimately suggesting that playwriting is as much an art form as it is a craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Miles, Dudley H. (Dudley Howe), 1881- |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Gillette, William, 1853-1937 |
| LoC No. | 16024450 |
| Title |
How to Write a Play Letters from Augier, Banville, Dennery, Dumas, Gondinet, Labiche, Legouvé, Pailleron, Sardou and Zola |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Drama -- Technique |
| Subject | Playwriting |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18230 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18230-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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