Dramatic Criticism - Arthur Bingham Walkley - Bog

""Dramatic Criticism: Three Lectures Delivered At The Royal Institution, February 1903"" is a book written by Arthur Bingham Walkley. The book is a collection of three lectures that were delivered by the author at the Royal Institution in February 1903. The lectures focus on the art of dramatic criticism and provide insights into the role of the critic in the theatre world. In the first lecture, Walkley discusses the importance of criticism and how it can influence the success of a play. He also talks about the qualities that make a good critic and the different types of criticism that exist. The second lecture focuses on the relationship between the critic and the playwright. Walkley explores the responsibilities of both parties and how they can work together to create successful productions. The final lecture delves into the role of the audience in the theatre and how their reactions can impact the success of a play. Walkley also discusses the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context of a production in order to fully appreciate it. Overall, ""Dramatic Criticism: Three Lectures Delivered At The Royal Institution, February 1903"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in theatre, criticism, or the history of theatre criticism. Walkley's insights and observations are still relevant today and provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of theatre over a century ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.