Shakespeare and Modern Theatre: The Performance of Modernity
- ISBN-10
- 041521985X
- ISBN-13
- 9780415219853
- Series
- Shakespeare and Modern Theatre
- Category
- Modernism (Christian theology)
- Pages
- 202
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Authors
- Michael D. Bristol, Kathleen McLuskie, Christopher Holmes
Description
This anthology examines Love's Labours Lost from a variety of perspectives and through a wide range of materials. Selections discuss the play in terms of historical context, dating, and sources; character analysis; comic elements and verbal conceits; evidence of authorship; performance analysis; and feminist interpretations. Alongside theater reviews, production photographs, and critical commentary, the volume also includes essays written by practicing theater artists who have worked on the play. An index by name, literary work, and concept rounds out this valuable resource.
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