Drama and Cinema

A seminal work that thoroughly explains, with supporting examples, the causes behind the emergence of narrative forms, their structures, developmental stages, and their relationship with social life.

This study, which turned towards drama at the crossroads of epic and drama, elucidates the necessities of evolving from a creative and improvisational discourse to a mechanical and rule-bound structure. It first dissects the art of drama into its DNA, then, in keeping with the nature of drama, makes the stitch marks invisible. It's a solid book for those seeking answers to questions like "What happened when cinema met drama?" or "Was it a good thing that they met?" or for those who wish to add flavor to their existing answers.