""A Study of Melodrama in England from 1800 to 1840"" is a book written by William S. Dye Jr. and originally published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the melodramatic genre of theatre in England during the first half of the 19th century. Dye delves into the history, style, and themes of melodrama, analyzing its popularity and cultural significance during the period in question. He examines the various elements that make up melodrama,...