Continental stagecraft by Kenneth Macgowan
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"Continental Stagecraft" by Kenneth Macgowan is a treatise on theatrical techniques and observations, written in the early 20th century. The work documents the author's experiences and insights gained from extensive travels through the theaters of continental Europe, focusing primarily on France, Germany, and Austria. It delves into the evolution of stagecraft, the impact of realism and expressionism on theater, and the principles that govern modern theatrical productions. The opening of "Continental Stagecraft"
sets the stage for an exploration of the dynamic landscape of European theater in the 1920s. After a brief preface, the author introduces his journey through various theaters, emphasizing how the trip across several countries provided a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. As he confronts the tension between realism and expressionism, Macgowan opens a dialogue about how contemporary theater can transcend traditional representational techniques. He hints at the significance of outer reality versus inner truth, presenting a nuanced view of the direction theater is taking and the need for a new theatrical language that resonates beyond mere realism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macgowan, Kenneth, 1888-1963 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jones, Robert Edmond, 1887-1954 |
| LoC No. | 22023151 |
| Title | Continental stagecraft |
| Original Publication | New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery |
| Subject | Theater -- Europe |
| Subject | Theaters -- Europe |
| Subject | Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72655 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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