The author addresses the problem of time, treating it in a bi-plane way: as an existential problem (evoking dilemmas presented in the layer of the world presented) and technical (facilitating the playwright to obtain dramatic tension). His analysis allows for deep penetration into the structure and content of a play. The book summarizes the two approaches to the issue of the time: textual-philosophical and technical-dramatic. The author refers to the achievements of literary criticism in both English and German speaking countries. In particular, he analyzes links between the timeline presented in the drama and its function organizing events of the drama.
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Academic Studies English - Reading Comprehension: Drama
Drama is another form of narrative writing which uses plot, character, setting, and theme to present a story. It is, however, different from other forms or genres because it is never meant solely to be read by an individual; plays are written to be acted before groups of people. Unfortunately, we don’t always have access to the live performance of plays, so many times we have to be satisfied with reading the script, or the words in a play.
Shakespeare and his contemporaries remain at the heart of English curricula both in this country and abroad and this volume explores the whole range of Shakespearean drama along with the dramatic output of his competitors from Marlowe to Ford. Chapters discuss theatre history and masque literature as well as an introduction to the critical reception of the genre down the centuries. Moreover, each of the chapters offers practical suggestions for the teaching of early modern drama in the university classroom.
Assuming no prior knowledge or experience of drama teaching, Brian Woolland'sTeaching Primary Drama offers a comprehensive introduction to the teaching of drama in the primary school, and focuses on current initiatives in primary education including the primary literacy strategy. The text is an invaluable resource for any teacher wishing to adopt a creative approach to teaching in their classroom. It offers guidance on different drama methods, and each practical idea translates to all areas of the curriculum
