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The Theatrical World of the Decline and Fall.
- Source :
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Papers on Language & Literature . Summer79, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p263. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 1979
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Abstract
- Explores the theatrical world of the novel 'The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' by historian Edward Gibbon. Basic narrative problems faced by Gibbon in writing the novel; Sources that contributed to the development of Gibbon's dramatic methods and outlook in the history; Advantage of treating historical characters through roles.
- Subjects :
- *HISTORIANS
*AUTHORS
*THEATER
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00311294
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Papers on Language & Literature
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7729469