Perspectives on Shakespeare in Performance |
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| Series edited by:
| Willson, Robert F. |
| Author:
| Collyer, Abrams |
| Series title: | Studies in Shakespeare Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8204-4426-0 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2000 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $37.85 |
Book Description:
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Perspectives on Shakespeare in Performancebrings together Professor Styan's thoughts on Shakespeare as a playwright who wrote essentially for the stage. As we read Shakespeare's text, the sense of performance constantly reminds us that a play is a complete experience in a particular time and place, one always aimed at an audience in the theatre. Individual chapters touch on key elements such as the Elizabethan theatre in action, the way its open stage space controlled...
More Description Perspectives on Shakespeare in Performancebrings together Professor Styan's thoughts on Shakespeare as a playwright who wrote essentially for the stage. As we read Shakespeare's text, the sense of performance constantly reminds us that a play is a complete experience in a particular time and place, one always aimed at an audience in the theatre. Individual chapters touch on key elements such as the Elizabethan theatre in action, the way its open stage space controlled Shakespeare's character and scene building, and the spectator's perception of the unfolding drama. The entire study is rich in particular examples from Shakespeare's plays.