Drama

Definition, Usage and a list of Drama Examples in literature. Drama is a mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.

The texts of plays that can be read, as distinct from being seen and heard in performance.

Books shelved as dramatic-literature: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Hamlet by William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Have you ever wondered how actors in a play can convey a story without the audience reading the script? Watch and learn how playwrights use elements of drama.

Drama is a unique literary form because they are designed to be acted out on a stage before an audience. The word 'drama' comes from the Greek word 'dran' meaning to act or to do. As ''literature in action,'' drama brings a story to life before our eyes. Unlike most works of fiction that rely heavily on narration, the story of a play or drama is told through dialogue and action and is integrated with the setting that the audience observes-largely from scenery and props. Knowing about these elements can help you appreciate and discuss plays that you see and read.

Ever wonder why we use the word 'drama' when referencing people who overreact to a situation? Discover the definition of drama, its different styles, and why your friends might belong on the stage in this overview of the dramatic genre.

Drama genre: new releases and popular books, including What We Left Behind by Robin Talley, Weird Girl and What's His Name by Meagan Brothers.

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List of famous drama books, listed alphabetically with jacket cover images of the books when available. Information for these popular drama books is included as well, such as the author's name and the book's publication date. This list includes the best drama novels, textbooks, and stories, so use it to find books you haven't already read and add them to your reading list.

Drama is the specific mode of narrative, typically fictional, represented in performance.