Project Gutenberg 2006-07-06 Public domain in the USA. 185 Howard, Bronson 1842 1908 Thomas, Augustus 1857 1934 The Autobiography of a Play Papers on Play-Making, II Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project) "The Autobiography of a Play" by Bronson Howard is a reflective analysis on theatrical writing, structured as a lecture delivered before the Shakspere Society at Harvard University in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of playwriting, revealing insights into the dramatic construction that Howard navigated while adapting one of his own plays, "The Banker's Daughter," across different audiences and cultural contexts. The book offers a unique exploration into the themes of love, sacrifice, and the inherent laws of drama that govern narrative structures, providing a broader view of American theater during an era of significant artistic development. In this autobiographical account, Howard recounts the evolution of his play through various adaptations, emphasizing the changes made to meet the expectations of different audiences in Chicago, New York, and London. He discusses character development, the importance of moral lessons within narratives, and the necessity of altering plots to ensure audience satisfaction. For example, he illustrates how the protagonist's survival in the final act transformed the play’s moral implications, ultimately deepening the emotional stakes. Howard’s reflections provide invaluable insights into the craft of playwriting, illuminating the pressures and considerations playwrights face in balancing artistic integrity with public appeal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908. Banker's daughter Drama -- Technique PN Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Performing Arts/Film Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 85982 2025-06-08T06:32:47.529033 text/html 82169 2006-07-06T18:07:10 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 31255 2006-07-06T18:07:12 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 105047 2025-06-08T06:32:52.995002 application/epub+zip 104403 2025-06-08T06:32:50.298006 application/epub+zip 101660 2025-06-08T06:32:49.137016 application/epub+zip 207289 2025-06-08T06:32:55.005980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199909 2025-06-08T06:32:52.256006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 169925 2022-09-09T05:46:30.534093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78745 2025-06-08T06:32:47.231024 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78609 2006-07-06T18:07:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 30034 2006-07-06T18:07:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 78600 2006-07-06T18:07:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30005 2006-07-06T18:07:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21442 2025-06-08T06:32:55.148988 application/rdf+xml 13556 2025-06-08T06:32:49.699001 image/jpeg 3883 2025-06-08T06:32:49.417999 image/jpeg 101152 2025-06-08T06:32:47.544010 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia