The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism, credited to Clayton Hamilton, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism by Clayton Hamilton. Read in English by Andrew Gaunce; Owlivia; ToddHW; Colleen McMahon; VocalPenguin; Larry Wilson; thestorygirl A collection of essays by American critic Clayton Hamilton concerning theatre & dramatic practices, and the criticism thereof, from an early 20th century perspective. - Summary by Andrew Gaunce

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism
• Author credits: Clayton Hamilton
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 23
• Listed recording duration: 5:31:28

Catalogue topics

• criticism
• theatre
• theatre criticism
• dramatic arts

Track guide

1. 00 - Preface — 1:26
2. 01 - What is a Play? — 39:52
3. 02 - The Psychology of Theatre Audiences — 42:13
4. 03 - The Actor and the Dramatist — 19:11
5. 04 - Stage Conventions in Modern Times — 29:51
6. 05 - Economy of Attention in Theatrical Performances — 8:01
7. 06 - Emphasis in the Drama — 25:51
8. 07 - The Four Leading Types of Drama — 10:38
9. 08 - The Modern Social Drama — 27:01
10. 09 - The Public and the Dramatist — 10:21
11. 10 - Dramatic Art and the Theatre Business — 9:50
12. 11 - The Happy Ending in the Theatre — 9:20
13. 12 - The Boundaries of Approbation — 6:02
14. 13 - Imitation and Suggestion in the Drama — 8:01
15. 14 - Holding the Mirror Up to Nature — 15:34
16. 15 - Blank Verse on the Contemporary Stage — 7:31
17. 16 - Dramatic Literature and Theatric Journalism — 12:03
18. 17 - The Intention of Permanence — 7:36
19. 18 - The Quality of New Endeavor — 6:25
20. 19 - The Effect of Plays Upon the Public — 8:43
21. 20 - Pleasant and Unpleasant Plays — 8:28
22. 21 - Themes in the Theatre — 8:50
23. 22 - The Function of Imagination — 8:38

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