Famous quote by Robertson Davies

"The drama may be called that part of theatrical art which lends itself most readily to intellectual discussion: what is left is theater"

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This quote by Robertson Davies suggests that drama is the most intellectually stimulating kind of theatrical art. He suggests that the other types of theatrical art, such as funny, musicals, and other forms of entertainment, are not as intellectually promoting as drama. He indicates that drama is the most intellectually engaging kind of theatrical art, which the other types of theatrical art are more focused on home entertainment than intellectual discussion. This quote suggests that drama is the most intellectually promoting form of theatrical art, which the other kinds of theatrical art are more focused on supplying home entertainment than intellectual discussion. It also indicates that the other kinds of theatrical art are not as intellectually stimulating as drama, which drama is the most intellectually appealing kind of theatrical art.

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Canada Flag This quote is from Robertson Davies between August 28, 1913 and December 2, 1995. He/she was a famous Novelist from Canada. The author also have 29 other quotes.
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