Playwriting : the structure of action
by
 
Smiley, Sam, 1931-

Title
: 
Playwriting : the structure of action

Author
: 
Smiley, Sam, 1931-

ISBN
: 
9780300107241

Personal Author
: 
Smiley, Sam, 1931-

Edition
: 
Rev. and expanded ed.

Publication Information
: 
New Haven : Yale University Press, c2005.

Physical Description
: 
xii, 324 p. ; 21 cm.

General Note
: 
First published: 1971.

Contents
: 
Preface -- Part I: The Playwright's solitary work. 1. Vision -- 2. Finding and developing ideas -- 3. Drafting and revision -- Part II: Principles of drama. 4. Plot -- 5. Story -- 6. Character -- 7. Thought -- 8. Diction -- 9. Melody -- 10. Spectacle -- 11. A Way of life -- Appendix1: Manuscript format -- Appendix 2. Copyright protection.

Subject Term
: 
Playwriting.
 
Crâeation dramatique.

Added Author
: 
Bert, Norman A.

Electronic Access
: 
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0512/2005013230.html
 
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005013230-b.html
 
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0622/2005013230-d.html


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