The Dramatic Experience

Professor Styan examines what a play is as well as understanding the dramatist's intentions towards this medium.

Preface; Preface to the paperback edition; 1. Seeing and hearing; 2. The stage alive; 3. Words and voices; 4. How real is a character?; 5. What's in a plot; 6. Comedy, tragedy and the mood of the audience; 7. Drama in its medium; Charts of theatrical history; Glossary; Basic reading lists; Index of playwrights and plays; Index of subjects.