Publisher's Synopsis
The Outline of Knowledge: Drama V17 is a book written by James A. Richards. It is a comprehensive guide to the history of drama, covering the major playwrights, styles, and movements from ancient Greece to contemporary theatre. The book is divided into chapters that explore different periods and genres of drama, including tragedy, comedy, farce, and musical theatre. Each chapter provides an overview of the period or genre, as well as detailed analyses of key works and their significance. The book also includes biographical information on major playwrights, as well as discussions of the social and cultural contexts in which their works were produced. With its broad scope and detailed analysis, The Outline of Knowledge: Drama V17 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre and drama.1924. Contents: Agamemnon-Aeschylus; Antigone-Sophocles; Helen-Euripedes; The Frogs-Aristophanes; The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus-Christopher Marlowe; The Alchemist-Ben Jonson; All for Love-John Dryden; and She Stoops to Conquer-Oliver Goldsmith.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.
