This book was first published in 1981. The theories of Wagner and Nietzsche provide the basic principles for this volume, disseminated by the work of Appia and Craig, and affecting the later plays of Ibsen, Maeterlinck, and Lugné-Poe's Théatre de Le'Oeuvre.
Max Reinhardt (1873 –1943), one of the major theatre figures of the twentieth century, was among the first to establish the importance of the director in modern theatre. In this book... Læs mere
This book was originally published in 1965. Professor Styan examines what a play is and discusses such topics as the development of the theatre - its different stages, kinds of... Læs mere
This book shows how a play 'works' in the theatre: how it generates life, meaning and excitement on the stage for the audience. It is self evident that a play must communicate or it is not a play at all.
Critics of Shakespeare have tended to stress that his plays are poetic structures embodying themes. Professor Styan sees the plays as a series of stage effects planned with... Læs mere
This is an introduction to the drama, singling out and discussing its various elements, such as 'theatrical' standards and a literary understanding on different plays and authors.... Læs mere