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Crash Course Theater
The Rise of Melodrama
In the 18th century, audiences were ready for some really, really dramatic theater.
Rules, Rule-Breaking, and French Neoclassicism
Welcome to Crash Course Theater! Are you in drama club? Want to know about the history of theater? Maybe learn some theater history? Have a lot of fun? This is the series for you! We learn about the history and workings of the dramatic arts, together.
Rules, Rule-Breaking, and French Neoclassicism
Season 1 Episode 20 | 12m 40s | CC
The French Neoclassical revival had a BUNCH of French playwrights following a bunch of rules. Unsurprisingly, some of the most interesting plays of the era broke those rules. Today, we'll talk about the rules, and we'll talk about Racine (who followed them), and Corneille (who was not so much a rules guy).
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