Drama criticism ... is a self-knowing account of the way in which one's consciousness has been modified during an evening at the theatre.
Kenneth TynanRead
It is Ireland's sacred duty to send over, every few years, a playwright to save the English theater from inarticulate glumness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of Irish playwrights in revitalizing English theater.
Kenneth Tynan's quote highlights the belief that Irish playwrights hold a 'sacred duty' to infuse the English theater with creativity and vitality, countering the dullness and lack of expression that may prevail otherwise. It underscores the cultural responsibility of artists to enrich the artistic landscape and inspire audiences through their work.
Themes
IrelandTheaterPlaywrightArtCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing the influence of playwrights at a cultural event.
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