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Part one begins by examining the nature of Diderot’s theatrical revolution as it is revealed in the works of dramatic theory, the Entretiens sur Le Fils naturel and De la poésie dramatique, as well as in his letters and articles for the Correspondance littéraire.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Preface

I. Innovation

1. Dramatic theory and dramatic practice

2. Stylistic aspects of Diderot’s theatrical dialogue

II. Renewal

3. Five views of The Gamester

4. Sources of Diderot’s dramatic theory

5. Sources of Diderot’s plays

Postface

Bibliography

Index

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      Publisher: LUP - Voltaire Foundation
      Publication Date: 1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780729403719, 978-0729403719
      ISBN10: 0729403718

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Part one begins by examining the nature of Diderot’s theatrical revolution as it is revealed in the works of dramatic theory, the Entretiens sur Le Fils naturel and De la poésie dramatique, as well as in his letters and articles for the Correspondance littéraire.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements

      Abbreviations

      Preface

      I. Innovation

      1. Dramatic theory and dramatic practice

      2. Stylistic aspects of Diderot’s theatrical dialogue

      II. Renewal

      3. Five views of The Gamester

      4. Sources of Diderot’s dramatic theory

      5. Sources of Diderot’s plays

      Postface

      Bibliography

      Index

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