Philip Wilson , Giles Taylor
Dramatic Adventures in Rhetoric: A Guide for Actors, Directors and Playwrights
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849434911
- author:
- Philip Wilson , Giles Taylor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oberon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 19 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Stagecraft
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dramatic Adventures in Rhetoric: A Guide for Actors, Directors and Playwrights by Giles Taylor and Philip Wilson is a comprehensive guide to identifying and using rhetorical devices in drama. Written by practitioners for practitioners, this book provides an unprecedented reference for actors, directors, playwrights, and teachers. The authors explore the many different rhetorical forms used in drama, enabling readers to identify and analyse them. This book can be read cover to cover or dipped into as needed, serving as both an analytic tool and a reference aid for use in the classroom or rehearsal room. By studying language, readers can unlock the richness of texts, whether classical or contemporary. Suitable for those looking to deepen their understanding of drama and performance, this guide offers practical insights into the power of rhetoric in theatre.