The Theory and Analysis of Drama (European Studies in English Literature) - Hardcover

Pfister, Manfred

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521320607 ISBN 13: 9780521320603

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Manfred Pfister's book is the first to provide a coherent and comprehensive framework for the analysis of plays in all their dramatic and theatrical dimensions. The materical on which his analysis is based covers all genres and periods of drama, from Greek tragedy and comedy to the contemporary theatre, with the plays of Shakespeare providing a special focus. His approach is not historical but systematic, combining more abstract categorisations with detailed and concrete interpretations of specific sample texts. An extensive international bibliography of relevant theatre and drama studies further enhances the practical value of the book.

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Review:

' ... a standard work ... almost without competition.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

' ... a detailed and sophisticated description of [dramatic] structures and textualisation ... stimulating and thought-provoking throughout ... The material in the book is laid out in exemplary form ... The rigour, compression and control of the text sets a good example to follow.' Theatre Notebook

Book Description:

Manfred Pfister's book is the first to provide a coherent comprehensive framework for the analysis of plays in all their dramatic and theatrical dimensions. The material on which his analysis is based covers all genres and periods. His approach is systematic rather than historical, combining more abstract categorisations with detailed interpretations of sample texts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0521320607
• ISBN 13: 9780521320603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360