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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives

by Gilbert Miller, Lajos Egri
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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

Dissecting playwriting through human motives and conflicts.

If you're looking to delve into the craft of storytelling, "The Art of Dramatic Writing" by Lajos Egri isn't just another how-to guide—it's a deep dive into the psychology of characters and the construction of compelling conflicts. This book peels back the curtain on creating realistic narratives, providing you with timeless tools to understand and motivate your characters. It's an insightful read that will arm you with the fundamentals of turning your creative ideas into gripping dramas.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Gilbert Miller, Lajos Egri
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ISBN: 9780671213329
Authors: Gilbert Miller, Lajos Egri
Publisher: Touchstone
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Crafts
Goodreads rating: 4.18
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Among the many "how-to" playwriting books that have appeared over the years, there have been few that attempt to analyze the mysteries of play construction. Lajos Egri's classic, The Art of Dramatic Writing, does just that, with instruction that can be applied equally well to a short story, novel, or screenplay. Examining a play from the inside out, Egri starts with the heart of any drama: its characters. All good dramatic writing hinges on people and their relationships, which serve to move the story forward and give it life, as well as an understanding of human motives - why people act the way that they do. Using examples from everything from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, Egri shows how it is essential for the author to have a basic premise - a thesis, demonstrated in terms of human behavior - and to develop the dramatic conflict on the basis of that behavior. Using Egri's ABCs of premise, character, and conflict, The Art of Dramatic Writing is a direct, jargon-free approach to the problem of achieving truth in writing.
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Dissecting playwriting through human motives and conflicts.

If you're looking to delve into the craft of storytelling, "The Art of Dramatic Writing" by Lajos Egri isn't just another how-to guide—it's a deep dive into the psychology of characters and the construction of compelling conflicts. This book peels back the curtain on creating realistic narratives, providing you with timeless tools to understand and motivate your characters. It's an insightful read that will arm you with the fundamentals of turning your creative ideas into gripping dramas.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.