The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives

The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri is a comprehensive guide for aspiring playwrights and screenwriters. The book focuses on the creative interpretation of human motives as the basis for effective dramatic writing. Egri argues that understanding the psychology of characters is essential for crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences. He provides numerous examples from classic plays and films to illustrate his points and offers practical advice on how to develop characters, plot, and dialogue. The book also includes exercises and assignments to help writers apply the principles of dramatic writing to their own work. Overall, The Art of Dramatic Writing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mastering the craft of storytelling for the stage or screen.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.