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A melodrama is a play or film with romantic
and sensational plot elements, often
concerned with crime, vice, or catastrophe.
Originally a melodrama was a play with an
accompaniment of music contributing to the
dramatic effect. It became popular in the
late 18th century, due to works like
Pygmalion 1770, with pieces written by the
French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The
early melodramas used extravagant theatrical
effects to heighten violent emotions and
actions artificially.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn