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The Neo-Classic Theory of Tragedy in England during the Eighteenth Century

This chapter is in the book The Neo-Classic Theory of Tragedy in England during the Eighteenth Century

Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
PREFACE vii
CONTENTS ix
PART I INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 3
PART II THE NEO-CLASSIC THEORY OF TRAGEDY
CHAPTER I An Age of Criticism 59
CHAPTER II Rules in General—The Defense 68
CHAPTER III Rules in General—The Attack 82
CHAPTER IV Rationalism and Revolt 102
CHAPTER V The Function of Tragedy 128
CHAPTER VI Poetic Justice 139
CHAPTER VII The Characters of Tragedy 150
CHAPTER VIII Elements Incompatible with Tragedy 166
CHAPTER IX The Unities 194
CHAPTER Χ The Minor Rules 219
CHAPTER XI Conclusion 232
INDEX OF AUTHORS AND TITLES 237

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
PREFACE vii
CONTENTS ix
PART I INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 3
PART II THE NEO-CLASSIC THEORY OF TRAGEDY
CHAPTER I An Age of Criticism 59
CHAPTER II Rules in General—The Defense 68
CHAPTER III Rules in General—The Attack 82
CHAPTER IV Rationalism and Revolt 102
CHAPTER V The Function of Tragedy 128
CHAPTER VI Poetic Justice 139
CHAPTER VII The Characters of Tragedy 150
CHAPTER VIII Elements Incompatible with Tragedy 166
CHAPTER IX The Unities 194
CHAPTER Χ The Minor Rules 219
CHAPTER XI Conclusion 232
INDEX OF AUTHORS AND TITLES 237

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