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Download or read book The Architecture of Drama written by David Letwin and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-07-25 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the world's greatest dramas have sprung not only from the creative impulses of the authors but also from the time-honored principles of structure and design that have forged those impulses into coherent and powerful insights. An understanding of these principles is essential to the craft of creating and interpreting works of drama for the stage or screen. The Architecture of Drama provides an introduction to these principles, with particular emphasis placed on how a drama's structural elements fit together to create meaningful and entertaining experiences for audiences. The book is arranged into five sections, each dealing with a separate component: _