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Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays

by David Ball

3.5

1983 Β· 96 pages

About Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays

Using Hamlet as illustration, the author provides the tools for students and practitioners to use as they investigate plot, character, theme, exposition, imagery, motivation/obstacle/conflict, theatricality, and the other crucial parts of the superstructure of a play.

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