Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures On Dramatic Literature: Or The Employment Of The Passions In The Drama is a book written by Saint-Mark Girardin and first published in 1849. The book is a collection of lectures given by Girardin on the topic of dramatic literature and the use of emotions in drama.The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of dramatic literature. The first part covers the history of drama, from its origins in ancient Greece to the modern era. The second part discusses the different types of drama, including tragedy, comedy, and melodrama. The third part examines the role of the playwright in creating dramatic works, and the fourth part explores the use of emotions in drama.Throughout the book, Girardin emphasizes the importance of emotions in drama, arguing that they are the key to creating powerful and memorable works of art. He also discusses the techniques that playwrights use to evoke emotions in their audiences, such as the use of language, staging, and character development.Overall, Lectures On Dramatic Literature: Or The Employment Of The Passions In The Drama is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the art of drama. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama or the techniques used by playwrights to create powerful and emotional works of art.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.
