Portrait of Brander Matthews

Brander Matthews

James Brander Matthews was an American academic, writer and literary critic. He was the first full-time professor of dramatic literature at Columbia University in New York and played a significant role in establishing theater as a subject worthy of formal study by academics. His interests ranged from Shakespeare, Molière, and Ibsen to French boulevard comedies, folk theater, and the new realism of his own time.

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Vistas of New York

"Vistas of New York" by Brander Matthews is a collection of sketches and stories written in the early 20th century. The work captures the diverse and ...

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Playwrights on playmaking : $b and other studies of the stage

"Playwrights on Playmaking: and Other Studies of the Stage" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays examining the principles and techniques of d...

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Parts of Speech: Essays on English

"Parts of Speech: Essays on English" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays focusing on the English language, likely written in the early 20th ...

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In Partnership: Studies in story-telling

"In Partnership: Studies in Story-Telling" by Brander Matthews and H. C. Bunner is a collection of literary essays and stories written in the late 19t...

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Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color

"Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color" by Brander Matthews is a collection of urban sketches and character portraits written in the late 19...

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A Book About the Theater

"A Book About the Theater" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work examines various aspects of theat...

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Tales of Fantasy and Fact

"Tales of Fantasy and Fact" by Brander Matthews is a collection of imaginative short stories written in the late 19th century. These tales blend eleme...

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Inquiries and Opinions

"Inquiries and Opinions" by Brander Matthews is a collection of literary essays and critiques written in the early 20th century. This work offers insi...

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Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms

"Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms" by Brander Matthews is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The boo...

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