Palmer clearly states that his purpose is to explain 1the ways of critics to theatre practitioners, the ways of theatre to inexperienced reviewers, and the dynamic convergence of theatre and critic to anyone interested in theatre.' . . . The work is a well-written primer' for writers and it will be useful primarily to performers who object to unfavorable criticsm' without understanding the nature and purpose of reviewing. Accessible to general readers and undergraduates. "Choice"
Palmer begins with an examination of the theatrical review as a medium for informing and entertaining...
Palmer clearly states that his purpose is to explain 1the ways of critics to theatre practitioners, the ways of theatre to inexperienced reviewers,...
Comprehending tragedy has been a major philosophical and critical preoccupation in Western thought. Whether concerned with the generic problem of definition or with tragedy in the context of specific writers or periods, books with multiple and often conflicting perspectives abound. In an effort to bring order to the explanations over two millennia, Tragedy and Tragic Theory lucidly analyzes the principal ideas about tragedy from Plato to the present.
Critically surveying the similarities and differences among major theories, Palmer analyzes features associated with...
Comprehending tragedy has been a major philosophical and critical preoccupation in Western thought. Whether concerned with the generic problem of d...
