Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
The term metatheatre coined by Lionel Abel has entered into common critical usage; however there is still much uncertainty over its proper definition and what dramatic techniques might be included in its scope. Many scholars have studied its usage as a literary technique within great works of literature.Abel described metatheatre as reflecting comedy and tragedy at the same time where the audience can laugh at the protagonist while feeling empathetic simultaneously.