The Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis In The Creative Interpretation Of Human Motives

The Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis In The Creative Interpretation Of Human Motives - Hardcover

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The Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis In The Creative Interpretation Of Human Motives

The Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis In The Creative Interpretation Of Human Motives - Hardcover

by Lajos Egri
$69.05
Sale price  $69.05 Regular price 

Book Overview

The Art of Dramatic Writing is a comprehensive guidebook for aspiring playwrights and screenwriters. Written by Lajos Egri, a renowned playwright and drama teacher, the book explores the fundamental principles of dramatic writing and how they can be applied to create compelling stories. Egri argues that the key to successful dramatic writing lies in the creative interpretation of human motives, and he provides numerous examples and exercises to help writers develop this skill. The book covers a wide range of topics, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and theme, and it includes insightful analysis of classic plays and films. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, The Art of Dramatic Writing is an essential resource for anyone interested in mastering the craft of storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

ISBN9781164501824
Author Lajos Egri
PublisherKessinger Publishing
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Lajos Egri

Lajos Egri (1888-1967) was born in Hungary and founded the Egri School of Writing in New York City in the 1930s. In addition to writing books, he spent his life writing and directing plays in both the United States and Europe, as well as writing screenplays for the film industry.

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