Playwrights on Playmaking

"Playwrights on Playmaking" is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delves into the mechanics of dramatic literature and the enduring principles of the stage. Written by Brander Matthews, one of the foremost authorities on theater during the early twentieth century, this work examines the delicate balance between literary artistry and the practical demands of theatrical production. Matthews explores how the great masters of the past-from Shakespeare to Molière-approached the challe...