“One does not go to the theater to see life and nature; one goes to see the particular way in which life and nature happen to look to a cultivated, imaginative and entertaining man who happens, in turn, to be a playwright.”
Quote by George Jean Nathan
Work
The Critic and the Drama
This book explores the impact of critics on drama and theater, examining the dynamics between critics, playwrights, and performers. more
Author
George Jean Nathan
George Jean Nathan was an American literary and drama critic, renowned for his profound insights into dramatic and literary works. Born on March 14, 1882, and passing away on April 8, 1958, Nathan grew up in New York and attended Columbia University. His criticism has had a profound impact on American theater in the early 20th century. more
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