Drama

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Drama is a prose or verse composition telling a story which shows life or character through conflict and emotions. It is usually performed by actors and actresses in a theatrical setting.

See also:

• Literature (for a general discussion)
• Aristotle's Poetics
• Dramatists (for individual authors)
• Dramaturgy for the editorial assistance given to dramatists
• the entries on the various subgenres such as comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, farce, courtroom drama, etc.
• The city of Drama, Greece
• Casting drama
• Melodrama

References

• Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Drama" http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama August 15, 2003