The Playhouse and the Play: And Other Addresses Concerning the Theatre and Democracy in America |
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... interests both of our drama and of our country , it becomes increas- ingly clear that if the interests of both are to be reconciled , our theatrical leaders may no longer ignore their responsibilities as citizens ; our leading citizens ...
... interests both of our drama and of our country , it becomes increas- ingly clear that if the interests of both are to be reconciled , our theatrical leaders may no longer ignore their responsibilities as citizens ; our leading citizens ...
Page 69
... interests of the drama to accuse the commercial managers , as individuals , for the existence of the evils of the playhouse . But this accusation is both wrong and unreasonable ; the blame does not lie there . Conditions , not ...
... interests of the drama to accuse the commercial managers , as individuals , for the existence of the evils of the playhouse . But this accusation is both wrong and unreasonable ; the blame does not lie there . Conditions , not ...
Page 190
... interests of politics , sociology , statesmanship . On the other hand , is a world of democracy , which concerns itself little , or not at all , with the interests of æsthetics , artistry , craftsmanship . The world of art complains ...
... interests of politics , sociology , statesmanship . On the other hand , is a world of democracy , which concerns itself little , or not at all , with the interests of æsthetics , artistry , craftsmanship . The world of art complains ...
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