First published in 1981. Each of Shakespeare's plays is in a continuous state of development in performance. This book examines major changes whilst focusing on six plays in detail: Coriolanus, Measure for Measure, Troilus and Cressida, Henry V, Hamlet and Twelfth Night. Changing Styles in Shakespeare looks at representative and key productions to trace the evolution of each play on today's stage, illustrating how production changes relate to a changed perception of the play, and thus to shifts in social attitudes. It singles out the salient features of many productions, paying special attention to reviews and prompt books.
| ISBN: | 9780415353168 |
| Publication date: | 23rd December 2004 |
| Author: | Ralph Berry |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 134 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography, Literature and Literary studies |
First published in 1981. Each of Shakespeare's plays is in a continuous state of development in performance. This book examines major changes whilst focusing on six plays in detail: Coriolanus, Measure for Measure, Troilus and Cressida, Henry V, Hamlet and Twelfth Night. Changing Styles in Shakespeare looks at representative and key productions to trace the evolution of each play on today's stage, illustrating how production changes relate to a changed perception of the play, and thus to shifts in social attitudes. It singles out the salient features of many productions, paying special attention to reviews and prompt books.
Changing Styles in Shakespeare features in the following genres: Biography, Literature and Literary studies
Changing Styles in Shakespeare is available in Ebook, Paperback, Hardback
Changing Styles in Shakespeare was written by Ralph Berry and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Changing Styles in Shakespeare has 134 pages
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