""The Drama its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization"" by Alfred Bates is a comprehensive book that explores the history, literature, and impact of drama on human civilization. The book begins by tracing the origins of drama back to ancient Greece, and then moves on to examine the development of drama in different cultures and time periods, including medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and modern theater. The author discusses the major genres of drama, such as tragedy, comedy, and melodrama, and analyzes the ...
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""The Drama its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization"" by Alfred Bates is a comprehensive book that explores the history, literature, and impact of drama on human civilization. The book begins by tracing the origins of drama back to ancient Greece, and then moves on to examine the development of drama in different cultures and time periods, including medieval Europe, the Renaissance, and modern theater. The author discusses the major genres of drama, such as tragedy, comedy, and melodrama, and analyzes the works of famous playwrights such as Shakespeare, Moliere, and Ibsen. The book also explores the role of drama in shaping society and culture, including its influence on politics, religion, and social norms. Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and ideas being presented. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of important terms and a bibliography of recommended readings for further exploration. Overall, ""The Drama its History, Literature and Influence on Civilization"" is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in the history and impact of theater on human society.1903. This volume focuses on Scandinavian Drama. Contents include: Norse Literature; Early Danish Drama; Oehlenschlager and His Successors; Hans Christian Anderson; Recent Danish Drama; Norwegian Drama, Bjornson; Bjornson's Later Works, Kielland; Henrik Ibsen, Mission and Pessimism; Analysis of Ibsen's Dramas; and Swedish Literature and Drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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