Project Gutenberg 2008-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 96 Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter, Stephen Cullen The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 3, March 1810 Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 3, March 1810" by Carpenter is a historical journal centered around theatrical criticism, likely written in the early 19th century. The publication delves into theatrical performances and the significant figures of drama during its time, particularly focusing on the contributions of ancient playwrights such as Sophocles and Euripides. It aims to illuminate the evolution of dramatic art and its societal impact, emphasizing both the triumphs and shortcomings of theatrical endeavors. At the start of this volume, the author embarks on a detailed exploration of the history of the stage, showcasing notable figures in drama like Sophocles and Euripides. The text highlights their talents, the competitive atmosphere in which they wrote, and the evolution of drama, including the introduction of new characters and structures within the plays. The account weaves anecdotes of rivalry and the philosophical depth present in their works, framing the legacy of these playwrights while also providing a critique of contemporary theatrical practices, including the rigorous standards expected in performances. This opening segment sets an engaging tone for the discussions on theater and its cultural significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Theater -- Periodicals Drama -- Periodicals AP Text The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Browsing: Literature Browsing: Performing Arts/Film 376094 376093 2024-10-11T09:07:42.466133 2023-09-11T11:34:59.717922 text/html text/html 378883 2008-09-24T08:05:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 130542 2008-09-24T08:06:00 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 229929 2024-10-11T09:07:53.795073 application/epub+zip 234433 2024-10-11T09:07:47.181309 application/epub+zip 205555 2024-10-11T09:07:45.396143 application/epub+zip 498575 2024-10-11T09:07:58.201060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469947 2024-10-11T09:07:52.389120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429478 2022-09-12T08:24:15.602381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296937 2024-10-11T09:07:41.124186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 298396 2008-09-24T08:04:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 117327 2008-09-24T08:06:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 296303 2008-09-24T08:04:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 116796 2008-09-24T08:06:00 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 296363 2008-09-24T08:04:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116569 2008-09-24T08:06:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22763 2024-10-11T09:07:58.360047 application/rdf+xml 24082 2024-10-11T09:07:46.028129 image/jpeg 4569 2024-10-11T09:07:45.713128 image/jpeg 224874 2024-10-11T09:07:42.521155 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog