This book isn't a critical examination of high comedy. Rather it's a collection of suggestions for the middlemen: the actors who have to catch the comic spark from the playwright and pass it on to the audience. The effort involved must be imperceptible: one has to acquire the cleverness the articulacy the febrility of the characters � and then make the whole laborious exercise seem like swimming through silk...The characters in high comedies don't find verbal sophistication difficult or unfamiliar; they enjoy it as you ...
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This book isn't a critical examination of high comedy. Rather it's a collection of suggestions for the middlemen: the actors who have to catch the comic spark from the playwright and pass it on to the audience. The effort involved must be imperceptible: one has to acquire the cleverness the articulacy the febrility of the characters � and then make the whole laborious exercise seem like swimming through silk...The characters in high comedies don't find verbal sophistication difficult or unfamiliar; they enjoy it as you might enjoy slang.
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Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Published:
2000
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English
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 162 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Applause Books. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
Publisher:
Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Published:
2000
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English
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 162 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Applause Books. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Published:
2000
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English
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 162 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Applause Books. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Published:
2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18176057856
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
