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.
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 ...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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 ...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews
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...
By Brander Matthews