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The Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis In The Creative Interpretation Of Human Motives
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Learn The Basic Techniques Every Successful Playwright Knows! Amid The Hundreds Of Howto Books Out There, There Have Been Very Few Which Attempted To Analyze The Mysteries Of Play Construction. Lajos Egri'S Classic, The Art Of Dramatic Writing, Does Just That, With Instruction That Can Be Applied Equally Well To A Short Story, Novel, Or Screenplay.Examining A Play From The Inside Out, Egri Starts With The Heart Of Any Drama: Its Characters. All Good Dramatic Writing Hinges On People And Their Relationships, Which Serve To Move The Story Forward And Give It Life, As Well As An Understanding Of Human Motiveswhy People Act The Way That They Do. Using Examples From Everything From William Shakespeare'S Romeo And Juliet To Henrik Ibsen'S A Doll'S House, Egri Shows How It Is Essential For The Author To Have A Basic Premisea Thesis, Demonstrated In Terms Of Human Behaviorand To Develop The Dramatic Conflict On The Basis Of That Behavior.Using Egri'S Abcs Of Premise, Character, And Conflict, The Art Of Dramatic Writing Is A Direct, Jargonfree Approach To The Problem Of Achieving Truth In Writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Art of Dramatic Writing'? A: 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' focuses on the essential techniques and principles of playwriting, emphasizing character development, premise, and conflict to create compelling drama.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Lajos Egri, a renowned playwright and theorist known for his insights into dramatic writing.
- Q: What type of writing does this book apply to? A: While primarily focused on playwriting, the techniques discussed in the book can also be applied to writing short stories, novels, and screenplays.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in playwriting? A: Yes, 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' is suitable for beginners as it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of fundamental concepts in dramatic writing.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in a revised edition, which updates some of the original content while retaining the core principles.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Art of Dramatic Writing'? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' is available in new condition, ensuring a fresh reading experience.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Art of Dramatic Writing' was published on February 15, 1972.
- Q: Does the book include examples from famous plays? A: Yes, Egri uses examples from well-known plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'A Doll's House' to illustrate his points.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.