Shakespeare and the Force of Modern Performance

ISBN-10
0511305591
ISBN-13
9780511305597
Category
Film adaptations
Pages
274
Language
English
Published
2003
Author
William B. Worthen

Description

The book includes detailed discussions of recent films and stage productions, and sets Shakespeare performances alongside other works of contemporary drama an theatre."--Jacket.

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