The Oxford Illustrated History Of Theatre (Oxford Illustrated Histories) - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0192854429 ISBN 13: 9780192854421

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2001

Riassunto

Authoritative and wide-ranging, this absorbing account of the history of theatre draws on the latest scholarly research to describe and celebrate theatre's greatest achievemenst over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international multicultural theatre in the late twentieth century. Written by a team of distinguished authors and illustrated throughout, this is an essential source of reference for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and the theatre-goer alike.

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Recensione:

tellingly charts the impact not just of exceptional individuals but of social and economic factors and technological change on theatre. A spread of deftly selected illustrations informatively and handsomely embellishes the text. (TLS)

L'autore:

John Russell Brown was Professor of Theature at the University of Michigan, and for fifteen years was Associate of the National Theatre in London. He has writen and edited several books and editions of plays by Shakespeare, and has directed plays for professional and student companies.

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• Editore: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0192854429
• ISBN 13: 9780192854421
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 594
• Redattore: Brown John Russell