Drama




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Drama is a genre of literature intended to be acted out by actors. The lines actors have in a drama are called dialog, which is from the Greek word dialegesthai, to converse or have a conversation. Some plays are great to read, while others really need to be acted out in front of you in order for you to fully appreciate them! Please explore the following links to learn about drama, its history, and its classics:

Resources for Drama

Emory University's History of Drama page
Yahoo's History of Theatre Links
Shakespeare Resources on the Web
Tennessee Williams on the Web (a great American drama writer)
Info on Eugene O'Neill (a great American drama writer)
August Wilson Study Guide (August Wilson is a great American drama writer who is African-American)
An interview with Athol Fugard (a great South African drama writer)

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