Sex and War on the American Stage: Lysistrata in Performance 1930-2012

ISBN-13: 9780415812153 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 164 str.

Emily Klein

Opis

American adaptations of Aristophanes' enduring comedy Lysistrata have used laughter to critique sex, war, and feminism for nearly a century. Unlike almost any other play circulating in contemporary theatres, Lysistrata has outlived its classical origins in 411 BCE and continues to shock and delight audiences to this day. The play's 'make love not war' message and bawdy humour render it endlessly appealing to college campuses, activist groups, and community theatres - so much so that none of Aristophanes' plays are performed in the West as frequently as Lysistrata. Starting with the play's first mainstream production in the US in 1930, Klein explores the varied iterations of Lysistrata that have graced the American stage, page, and screen since the Great Depression.

Recenzje

"Klein’s carefully researched examination of a variety of understudied adaptations of Lysistrata makes a strong case for the play’s continued relevance both in performance and on the page, as well as for addressing complex questions relating to the cultural performance of gender." - Helene P. Foley, Theatre Journal

O autorze

　Emily B. Klein is Assistant Professor of English and Drama at Saint Mary's College of California.