Books Details
Author : Milan Dragicevich Pages : 200 pages Publisher : Focus
Language : ISBN-10 : 158510924X ISBN-13 : 9781585109241
Books Descriptions
"A must-have for all actors who encounter speeches that are
longer than three sentences. On the surface, that would be
classic works from Sophocles through Shakespeare?with the 17th
and 18th centuries thrown in. Dig deeper and the book?s value
to actors of modern and contemporary drama is inescapable.
Ibsen, Shaw, Williams, Miller, Shepard, Wilson, Kushner, and
Suzan-Lori Parks all wrote plays that are filled with powerful
rhetorical devices that demand lively, thorough, and specific
consideration. This book is a guide that unfolds the mysteries
of classical rhetoric in a clear, concise, and effective
manner, a book for speakers who want to move their audiences.
It is aimed at actors, but also belongs on the shelf of
lawyers, advertising copywriters, and, of course, public
officials. I will use it in my classes and workshops and
enthusiastically recommended it to all actors and actor
trainers." ?Leslie Reidel, Department of Theatre, University of
Delaware
