History of Drama Essay by Master Researcher
History of Drama
A review of the three styles of drama and the evolution of Western dramaturgy.
# 90004
| 900 words
| 1 source
| 2006
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on Dec 01, 2006
in
Drama and Theater
(English)
, Drama and Theater
(Greek and Roman)
, Drama and Theater
(General)
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This paper examines the history of drama and its steady and sometimes spectacular evolution over time. The paper reviews the contributions of the ancient Greeks to western dramaturgy and then proceeds to look at the innovations of the early moderns. The paper then examines the modern age and considers the peculiar development of what can best be described as non-realistic or some might say nihilistic drama.
From the Paper:
"The following paper will explore the history and evolution of drama over time while noting the constancy of tragedy, comedy and farce despite the steady parade of changes which have transformed western dramaturgy in fundamental ways. It will begin first by examining the development of "western" drama in the age of the Greeks and it will proceed from there to discuss the innovations of the early modern period (as especially typified by Shakespeare). Not content to end simply with Shakespeare, the paper will look at the modern age and the arrival of non-realistic (some might argue nihilistic) drama and its most fundamental features."Cite this Essay:
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History of Drama (2006, December 01)
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