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The Dramatic Unities (1878)

by Edwin Simpson-Baikie
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781104244156
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 124
  • Original Price: USD 22.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 177 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): African

The Dramatic Unities, written by Edwin Simpson-Baikie and published in 1878, is a book that explores the principles of the dramatic unities in theater. The dramatic unities are a set of rules that were first established by Aristotle in his Poetics and were later adopted by French playwrights in the 17th century. These rules state that a play should have unity of time, place, and action. Simpson-Baikie's book delves into the history of the dramatic unities, tracing their origins and development from Aristotle's time to the present day. He also examines the various ways in which the unities have been interpreted and applied by different playwrights and theater practitioners throughout history. In addition to exploring the theory behind the dramatic unities, Simpson-Baikie also provides practical advice for playwrights and directors on how to use these principles in their own work. He discusses the advantages and limitations of adhering to the unities, and provides examples of plays that successfully incorporate them. Overall, The Dramatic Unities is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the fundamental principles of theater. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of drama, as well as for theater practitioners looking to improve their craft.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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