Performance in the Texts of Mallarme offers a new theory of performance in the poetic and critical texts of Stephane Mallarme, a theory challenging the prevailing interpretation of his work as epitomizing literary purism and art for art's sake.
Following an analytical presentation of the concepts of ritual and performance generally applied, Mary Shaw shows that Mallarme perceived music, dance, and theater as ideal languages of the body and therefore as ideal forms of ritual through which to supplement and celebrate poetic texts. She focuses on previously unexplored...
Performance in the Texts of Mallarme offers a new theory of performance in the poetic and critical texts of Stephane Mallarme, a theory ch...
Mary Shaw covers all aspects of French poetry from the Middle Ages to the present day in this text. Chapters focus on verse, genres, poetry, politics and philosophy among other topics. Designed specifically for use in courses, the volume contains a useful glossary of poetic terms, and is invaluable to students as well as teachers.
Mary Shaw covers all aspects of French poetry from the Middle Ages to the present day in this text. Chapters focus on verse, genres, poetry, politics ...
