Melodrama

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Drama History & Criticism
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Author: James L. Smith ISBN: 9781351630535
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 6, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: James L. Smith
ISBN: 9781351630535
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 6, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1973, this book explores the genre of melodrama. After discussing the defining characteristics of melodrama, the book examines the dramatic structures of the two major and contrasting emotions presented in melodrama: triumph and defeat. It concludes with a reflection on the ways in which elements of melodrama have appeared in protest theatre.

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First published in 1973, this book explores the genre of melodrama. After discussing the defining characteristics of melodrama, the book examines the dramatic structures of the two major and contrasting emotions presented in melodrama: triumph and defeat. It concludes with a reflection on the ways in which elements of melodrama have appeared in protest theatre.

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