Description
1942 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Outside of page red coloring has bled off slightly. Inside pages have some orange underlining in some spots. Binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1942 edition of Egri Lajos’s seminal work on playwriting offers a glimpse into the Golden Age of American theater. Published during World War II, “How to Write a Play” became a foundational text for aspiring dramatists, providing a systematic approach to crafting compelling stories and revealing the psychological underpinnings of human motivation. Lajos’s innovative techniques, rooted in his experiences as a Hungarian-born playwright and director, revolutionized the way playwrights approached character development and dramatic structure. This copy bears the marks of a dedicated student, with underlined passages and notes in the margins, testament to the enduring influence of Lajos’s teachings. A must-have for collectors of theater history and students of the craft, this vintage volume captures the spirit of an era when the stage was a powerful medium for exploring the human condition.
