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The Theory of the Theatre and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism
by Hamilton, Clayton

HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY, NEW YORK

Published April, 1910

Uniform with This Volume

Studies in Stagecraft

Second Printing

TO

BRANDER MATTHEWS
MENTOR AND FRIEND
WHO FIRST AWAKENED MY CRITICAL INTEREST IN THE THEORY OF THE THEATRE

Preface

The Theory of the Theatre

What is a Play?

The Psychology of Theatre Audiences

The Actor and the Dramatist

Stage Conventions in Modern Times

Economy of Attention in Theatrical Performances

Emphasis in the Drama

The Four Leading Types of Drama

The Modern Social Drama

Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism

The Public and the Dramatist

Dramatic Art and the Theatre Business

The Happy Ending in the Theatre

The Boundaries of Approbation

Imitation and Suggestion in the Drama

Holding the Mirror up to Nature

Blank Verse on the Contemporary Stage

Dramatic Literature and Theatric Journalism

The Intention of Permanence

The Quality of New Endeavor

The Effect of Plays Upon the Public

Pleasant and Unpleasant Plays

Themes in the Theatre

The Function of Imagination

Personae

Terms Defined

Referenced Works