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Aesthetics of the Dramatic Art

Aesthetics of the Dramatic Art

by Zich, Otakar
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A new translation of a classic work of structuralist criticism.

Originally published in 1931, Otakar Zich's Aesthetics of Dramatic Art laid the foundation for a systematic theory of modern theater and helped establish theater studies as an academic discipline. This volume is the first complete translation into any language and alongside Theatre Theory Reader: Prague School Writings provides thorough insight into Czech dramatic thought. Studying the theater from the audience's perspective, Zich argues that the distinctive basis of dramatic art is human interaction rather than imitation, communication, fiction, or performed dialogue, as other theorists have argued. Covering spoken drama and opera, Zich's Aesthetics of Dramatic Art is a foundational text of Czech theater practice that remains inspirational today for theater practitioners and theorists.

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BrandKarolinum Press, Charles University
Pub dateMar 7, 2025
ISBN-108024657856
ISBN-139788024657851
LanguageEnglish
Paperback753.0 pages
Dimensions9.25 × 1.1 × 6.57 in
Weight2 lb
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