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Playwrights on playmaking : and other studies of the stage

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In "Playwrights on Playmaking: And Other Studies of the Stage," Brander Matthews delves into the intricacies of theatrical creation, offering insightful analyses of the craft from a variety of playwrights. The book is a critical examination of drama, blending Matthews' accessible prose with an astute understanding of theatrical traditions. He explores themes such as character development, dramatic ... Read more

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In "Playwrights on Playmaking: And Other Studies of the Stage," Brander Matthews delves into the intricacies of theatrical creation, offering insightful analyses of the craft from a variety of playwrights. The book is a critical examination of drama, blending Matthews' accessible prose with an astute understanding of theatrical traditions. He explores themes such as character development, dramatic
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Americanisms and Briticisms With Other Essays on Other Isms

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Mrs. Lora Delane Porter, that great woman, was condescending to argue with Herbert Nixon, a mere menial. The points under discussion were three:— (a) Why had Herbert been absent from duty between the hours of 3 p.m. and midnight on the previous day? (b) Why had he returned singing? (c) Why had he divested himself of his upper garments and stood for twenty minutes before the front door, daring the ... Read more

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Mrs. Lora Delane Porter, that great woman, was condescending to argue with Herbert Nixon, a mere menial. The points under discussion were three:— (a) Why had Herbert been absent from duty between the hours of 3 p.m. and midnight on the previous day? (b) Why had he returned singing? (c) Why had he divested himself of his upper garments and stood for twenty minutes before the front door, daring the
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Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms

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"Americanisms and Briticisms; with Other Essays on Other Isms" by Brander Matthews explores the nuances of language and cultural differences between American and British English. Matthews, a prominent literary figure, delves into the evolution of language, highlighting how regional variations reflect broader societal changes. His essays are insightful, offering readers a glimpse into the ... Read more

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"Americanisms and Briticisms; with Other Essays on Other Isms" by Brander Matthews explores the nuances of language and cultural differences between American and British English. Matthews, a prominent literary figure, delves into the evolution of language, highlighting how regional variations reflect broader societal changes. His essays are insightful, offering readers a glimpse into the
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Inquiries and Opinions

by Brander Matthews ...

"Inquiries and Opinions" by Brander Matthews is a thought-provoking collection that delves into various aspects of literature, drama, and the art of storytelling. Matthews, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, offers insightful essays that reflect his deep understanding of the craft. His writing is characterized by a blend of wit and erudition, making complex ideas accessible to a ... Read more

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"Inquiries and Opinions" by Brander Matthews is a thought-provoking collection that delves into various aspects of literature, drama, and the art of storytelling. Matthews, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, offers insightful essays that reflect his deep understanding of the craft. His writing is characterized by a blend of wit and erudition, making complex ideas accessible to a
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In Partnership

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by Brander Matthews ...

In Partnership brings together a chain of linked story-studies that move from legal mystery and frontier satire to romance, comedy, and quiet domestic longing. The opening papers in "The Documents in the Case" reconstruct the ruin of Sir William Beauvoir's son through debts, newspaper scandal, shipping notices, and pawn tickets, tracing his fall from English aristocrat to dissipated exile in ... Read more

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In Partnership brings together a chain of linked story-studies that move from legal mystery and frontier satire to romance, comedy, and quiet domestic longing. The opening papers in "The Documents in the Case" reconstruct the ruin of Sir William Beauvoir's son through debts, newspaper scandal, shipping notices, and pawn tickets, tracing his fall from English aristocrat to dissipated exile in
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Poems of American Patriotism

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An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time. It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may ... Read more

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An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time. It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may
... Read more
Vistas of New York

by Brander Matthews ...

Brander Matthews, known for his contributions to American literature and drama criticism, provides readers with a literary tour of New York City through "Vistas of New York." The essays likely cover topics such as the city's skyline, neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and the daily life of its inhabitants. Matthews' writing style combines descriptive prose with insightful commentary, offering ... Read more

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Brander Matthews, known for his contributions to American literature and drama criticism, provides readers with a literary tour of New York City through "Vistas of New York." The essays likely cover topics such as the city's skyline, neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and the daily life of its inhabitants. Matthews' writing style combines descriptive prose with insightful commentary, offering
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Ballads of Books

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Ballads of Books is a witty, affectionate anthology devoted not just to literature, but to books as cherished objects—rare, beautiful, worn, collected, borrowed, lost, and lovingly reread. From the opening "Ballade of the Bookworm," which recalls the lifelong enchantment of childhood reading, the volume gathers poems and brief pieces that celebrate libraries, old bindings, wide margins, forgotten ... Read more

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Ballads of Books is a witty, affectionate anthology devoted not just to literature, but to books as cherished objects—rare, beautiful, worn, collected, borrowed, lost, and lovingly reread. From the opening "Ballade of the Bookworm," which recalls the lifelong enchantment of childhood reading, the volume gathers poems and brief pieces that celebrate libraries, old bindings, wide margins, forgotten
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Playwrights On Playmaking

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by Brander Matthews ...

Brander Matthews opens this collection of stage studies with the voice of a lifelong playgoer and drama critic, setting out a clear creed: drama is a lasting art governed by enduring laws, yet always shaped by the practical conditions of actors, stages, and audiences. He argues that criticism is most valuable when it comes from artists who understand technique from within, and he insists that ... Read more

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Brander Matthews opens this collection of stage studies with the voice of a lifelong playgoer and drama critic, setting out a clear creed: drama is a lasting art governed by enduring laws, yet always shaped by the practical conditions of actors, stages, and audiences. He argues that criticism is most valuable when it comes from artists who understand technique from within, and he insists that
... Read more
Inquiries and Opinions

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by Brander Matthews ...

Brander Matthews surveys the literary and dramatic life of the early twentieth century with a critic's eye and a storyteller's sense of history. Opening with "Literature in the New Century," he asks how art will answer the pressures of modern life, tracing the lasting influence of the nineteenth century's scientific spirit, democracy, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism. Across the collection, he ... Read more

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Brander Matthews surveys the literary and dramatic life of the early twentieth century with a critic's eye and a storyteller's sense of history. Opening with "Literature in the New Century," he asks how art will answer the pressures of modern life, tracing the lasting influence of the nineteenth century's scientific spirit, democracy, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism. Across the collection, he
... Read more
Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color

by Brander Matthews ...

The book consists of short pieces that capture various scenes and characters in Manhattan, New York City, during the late 19th century. Matthews employs local color and vivid descriptions to bring to life the bustling streets, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant personalities that populated the city at that time.Each vignette in the collection offers a glimpse into different aspects of urban life, ... Read more

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The book consists of short pieces that capture various scenes and characters in Manhattan, New York City, during the late 19th century. Matthews employs local color and vivid descriptions to bring to life the bustling streets, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant personalities that populated the city at that time.Each vignette in the collection offers a glimpse into different aspects of urban life,
... Read more
Vignettes of Manhattan

Outlines in Local Color

by Brander Matthews ...

Manhattan in the 1890s in short takes - the elevated railway, the tenement roof, the club window, the boarding house - by a critic who watched his own city the way he watched the theater. Matthews wrote these as deliberate local color and they now read as documents. This edition is bound with 54 plates of painting, among them works by Albert Bierstadt, Winslow Homer and Thomas Cole, all on the ... Read more

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Manhattan in the 1890s in short takes - the elevated railway, the tenement roof, the club window, the boarding house - by a critic who watched his own city the way he watched the theater. Matthews wrote these as deliberate local color and they now read as documents. This edition is bound with 54 plates of painting, among them works by Albert Bierstadt, Winslow Homer and Thomas Cole, all on the
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