Download or read book The Theory of the Theatre, and Other Principles of Dramatic Criticism written by Clayton Meeker Hamilton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of essays that explores the principles of dramatic criticism and the theory of theater. The book covers topics such as the psychology of theater audiences, stage conventions in modern times, emphasis on drama, the four leading types of drama, and modern social drama. In this book, the author also discusses the role of the dramatist, the business of theater, the boundaries of approbation, the effect of plays on the public, and the function of imagination in the theater. The book also provides insight into theater, drama, and the art of storytelling.