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Backwards And Forwards: A Technical Manual For Reading Plays
This guide to playreading for students and practitioners of both theater and literature complements, rather than contradicts or repeats, traditional methods of literary analysis of scripts. The text is full of tools for investigating plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the superstructure of a play, with examples including Hamlet. It is useful for those putting plays on stage and also serves as a playwriting manual.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Insightful play analysis tools for students and practitioners
Who is this book for?
If you're passionate about understanding plays deeply or involved in staging theater, this manual could really inspire you. It offers practical techniques to analyze and interpret scripts, enriching your appreciation and production skills. Many readers find it both a valuable classroom resource and a creative manual for bringing plays to life.
