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Art of Dramatic Writing - by Lajos Egri (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Art of Dramatic Writing - by Lajos Egri (Paperback)

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  • Learn the basic techniques every successful playwright knows Among the many "how-to" playwriting books that have appeared over the years, there have been few that attempt to analyze the mysteries of play construction.
  • About the Author: Lajos Egri (1888-1967) was born in Hungary and founded the Egri School of Writing in New York City in the 1930s.
  • 320 Pages
  • Language + Art + Disciplines, Style Manuals

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About the Book



"An earlier edition of this work was published by Simon & Schuster in 1942 as How to write a play"--T.p. verso.



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Learn the basic techniques every successful playwright knows
Among the many "how-to" playwriting books that have appeared over the years, there have been few that attempt to analyze the mysteries of play construction. Lajos Egri's classic,



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Moss Hart I found Lajos Egri's book enormously interesting -- one of the best I have ever read.



About the Author



Lajos Egri (1888-1967) was born in Hungary and founded the Egri School of Writing in New York City in the 1930s. In addition to writing books, he spent his life writing and directing plays in both the United States and Europe, as well as writing screenplays for the film industry.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.56 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Style Manuals
Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Lajos Egri
Language: English
Street Date: February 15, 1972
TCIN: 11821318
UPC: 9780671213329
Item Number (DPCI): 248-25-1812
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this playwriting book?

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  • A: The author is Lajos Egri, a notable playwright and founder of the Egri School of Writing.

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  • A: This book is published in paperback format, making it accessible for readers.

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Q: What techniques does the book teach for playwrights?

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  • A: The book covers essential techniques for playwriting, focusing on the construction and development of plays.

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  • A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up, suitable for adult learners.

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