In the Theatre
John Gould Fletcher's In the Theatre is a collection of essays about the theatre, its history, and its impact on society. The essays explore the various aspects of the theatre, from its beginnings in ancient Greece to its modern-day incarnations. Fletcher examines the role of the audience, the actors, the directors, and the playwrights in the theatre, and how they all contribute to the experience. He also looks at the influence of the theatre on culture, politics, and literature. In addition, Fletcher discusses the importance of the theatre in education and its potential to shape the future. The book is an insightful and entertaining look at the theatre and its many facets.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1916 · Genre: Drama, Poetry, Fiction · 105 words
First lines
Darkness in the theatre: Darkness and a multitude Assembled in the darkness. These who every day perform The unique tragi-comedy Of birth and death; Now press upon each other, Directing the irresistible weight of their thoughts to the stage.
A great broad shaft of calcium light Cleaves, like a stroke of a sword, the darkness: And, at the end of it, A tiny spot which is the red nose of a comedian Marks the goal of the spot-light and the eyes which people the darkness.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Poetry, Fiction, Romance
- Length: 105 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The title of the book, 'In the Theatre', suggests that the book is about the theatre and the drama that takes place within it.
- Poetry — John Gould Fletcher was a poet, so it is likely that the book contains elements of poetry.
- Fiction — The book is likely to contain elements of fiction, as it is not a non-fiction work.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as it is likely to explore relationships between characters.
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20th century · American poetry · English poetry · Imagist poetry · assembled · birth · broad · calcium · cleaves · darkness · day · directing