This work provides a comprehensive account of drama written and performed in English from its roots in the medieval mystery plays to the progress of drama in Britain and America since 1945. The volumes, which are arranged chronologically, critically examine the drama, playwrights, actors and audiences of each period in their social and historical context. Key themes in The Revels History of Drama include: * the changing attitudes of audiences and public taste * the developing roles of actors, managers and directors * the evolution of acting styles Each volume...
This work provides a comprehensive account of drama written and performed in English from its roots in the medieval mystery plays to the progress of d...
Of all Shakespeare's tragedies, Othello, with its issues of racism, jealousy and sexual stereotyping seems most immediate to contemporary audiences. Traces Othello's acting tradition as it has affected the roles of Othello, Desdemona and Iago - demonstrating the emphasis placed on different characters in different countries. Examines various stage and screen versions of the play which reflect or challenge current views about race and gender. In depth study of famous Othello actor Paul Robeson, comparing his career to that of Ira Aldridge. The range of productions examined means that the book...
Of all Shakespeare's tragedies, Othello, with its issues of racism, jealousy and sexual stereotyping seems most immediate to contemporary audiences. T...
TheLife of William Shakespeare is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of Shakespeare's life and works focusing on oftern neglected literary and historical contexts: what Shakespeare read, who he worked with as an author and an actor, and how these various collaborations may have affected his writing.
Written by an eminent Shakespearean scholar and experienced theatre reviewer
Pays particular attention to Shakespeare's theatrical contemporaries and the ways in which they influenced his writing
Offers an intriguing account of the life and...
TheLife of William Shakespeare is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of Shakespeare's life and works focusing on oftern neglect...
A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a critical survey of his poetry.
A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a...
