How to Write a Play

The collection features letters from notable playwrights like Dumas, Zola, and Sardou, offering insights into the creative process behind playwriting. Edited by James Brander Matthews, the 1916 work emphasizes that there are no definitive rules for crafting a play, as highlighted in William Gillette's introduction. Instead, these correspondences serve as a source of enjoyment and reflection on the art of theater, revealing that even successful playwrights often lack a clear understanding of their own creative methods.