How Plays Work by David Edgar

How Plays Work by David Edgar

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Distinguished playwright David Edgar examines the mechanisms and techniques which dramatists throughout the ages have employed to structure their plays and to express their meaning.

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How Plays Work by David Edgar

Distinguished playwright David Edgar examines the mechanisms and techniques which dramatists throughout the ages have employed to structure their plays and to express their meaning.

'Fascinating.. read it. You will learn a lot'

* The Stage *

'Lucid, deeply intelligent... combines theoretical acumen with the assured know-how of a working dramatist'

* Terry Eagleton, TLS *

David Edgar pioneered the teaching of playwriting in the UK, founding the Playwriting Studies course at Birmingham University in 1989. He is also a leading playwright, best known for his political plays and for his adaptation of Nicholas Nickleby for the RSC.

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ISBN 13 9781854593719
ISBN 10 1854593714
Title How Plays Work
Author David Edgar
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Year published 2009-06-25
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.