… a just and lively image of human nature, reproducing the passions and humours, and the changes of fortune to which it is subject, for the delight and instruction of mankind.A very great deal is contained in this brief definition: be sure to tease out its full range of specific and inter-related meaning from lecture.
"IF YOU WANT REAL DRAMA, TELL AN ACTOR THAT YOU ARE CUTTING HIS LINES."
A COURSE BLOG FOR ENGLISH 103, "Introduction to Drama," AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY: SURREY CAMPUS
Monday, January 10, 2011
Our Working Definition of "Drama"
From John Dryden (1631-1700) An Essay of Dramatic Poesy, drama is:
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