Books like A handbook for the study of drama

A handbook for the study of drama by Lynn Altenbernd reads as academic, informative. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Bedford Introduction to Drama

Lee A. Jacobus · 1992

Both explore dramatic theory & literary analysis

74% genome match

The mirror and the lamp

M. H. Abrams · 1953

Same nonfiction feel

60% genome match

How to analyze drama

Christopher Russell Reaske · 1966

Both explore literary analysis & critical thinking

61% genome match

The Greek theatre and its drama

Roy C. Flickinger · 1918

Both explore dramatic theory

60% genome match

Trente-six situations dramatiques

Georges Polti · 1921

Both explore dramatic theory

60% genome match

Ways of reading

David Bartholomae · 1987

Both explore critical thinking

57% genome match

From Ibsen's workshop

Henrik Ibsen · 1888

Both explore literary analysis

56% genome match

The presocratic philosophers

G. S. Kirk · 1957

Same nonfiction feel

55% genome match

Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy

S. Marc Cohen · 1995

Same nonfiction feel

55% genome match

The advancement of learning

Francis Bacon · 1605

Same nonfiction feel

51% genome match

Naturalis historia

Pliny the Elder · 1469

Same nonfiction feel

49% genome match

Perrine's literature, Structure, sound and sense--Eighth edition

Thomas R. Arp · 2001

Both explore literary analysis & critical thinking

68% genome match