Lee, Lance
A Poetics for Screenwriters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780292747197
- author:
- Lee, Lance
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Film & television screenplays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Poetics for Screenwriters by Lance Lee is a comprehensive guide to understanding the dramatic elements of screenplays. This in-depth analysis delves into primary plot elements, dramatic reality, storytelling stance and plot types, character development, and more. By exploring these key aspects of screenwriting, veteran writer and teacher Lance Lee provides a thorough overview of what makes a successful screenplay. Relevant examples from films such as Rear Window, The Usual Suspects, and On the Waterfront, as well as from classical dramas like Greek tragedies and Shakespeare's plays, illustrate his points. This book offers a valuable update on the principles of screenwriting, making it an essential resource for both aspiring and professional screenwriters.
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