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Stichomythia is a verse drama technique of alternating lines or speeches between characters. Learn about its origin, examples, and variations in Ancient Greek, Roman, Renaissance and modern theatre.
Everyman is an anonymous English play from the late 15th century, possibly a translation of the Dutch Elckerlijc. It depicts the journey of Everyman, who represents all mankind, to face God's judgment and salvation.
A comprehensive list of the one-act plays written by American playwright Tennessee Williams, from his first play in 1930 to his last in 1980. Each play is briefly described and dated, with some historical and critical notes.
Learn about the 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare, published in 1609, and their themes, context, and dedication. Explore the sonnet tradition, the rhyme scheme, the metre, and the variations in Shakespeare's sonnets.
Greek poetry is based on syllable length, not on syllable stress, as in English.The two syllable lengths in Greek poetry are long and short.It is probable that in the natural spoken language there were also syllables of intermediate length, as in the first syllable of words such as τέκνα /tékna/ 'children', where a short vowel is followed by a plosive + liquid combination; but for poetic ...
Yakshagana is a dance-drama that combines music, dialogue, costume, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is mainly performed in coastal regions of Karnataka and Kasaragod district in Kerala, and draws stories from Hindu and Jain epics and texts.
Learn about the origin and meaning of Shakespeare's famous monologue in As You Like It, where he compares the world to a stage and life to a play and lists the seven stages of a man's life. Explore the sources and influences of this concept from ancient Greek philosophy, medieval art and literature, and other writers.
The Bears added a touchdown with 2:01 remaining in the game to cut Indianapolis' lead to 21–16. Williams finished off a 12-play, 70-yard drive with a six-yard TD pass to Kmet.