The Merchant of Venice - Brossura

William Shakespeare

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ISBN 10: 0521774292 ISBN 13: 9780521774291

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2022

Riassunto

For over four hundred years, in every country where Shakespeare's plays have been performed, The Merchant of Venice has aroused controversy and excitement. This edition is the first to offer a comprehensive account of the Merchant in performance. Charles Edelman's introduction challenges many of the myths and preconceptions associated with the play, and shows how historical events and cultural attitudes have shaped actors' interpretations and audience responses. The commentary, printed alongside the text, describes how different actors, directors and designers have approached each character and episode on stage, film and television, from the first performances in the 1590s to the present day. The extraordinary variety of The Merchant of Venice in production will give every reader new and different insights into one of Shakespeare's most powerful but troubling plays.

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Recensione:

'This latest addition to the Shakespeare in Production series ... is highly recommended for all libraries with drama, literature and performance collections.' Reference Reviews

'I cannot recommend too highly the whole series (a bargain at £16.99 for each play) to all theatre lovers, theatregoers, theatre practitioners, and anybody who enjoys Shakespeare.' Robert Tanitch, What's on in London

Descrizione del libro:

This edition of The Merchant of Venice provides a complete text and a detailed introduction and commentary that give a comprehensive history of the play in performance, explaining how its interpretation has changed from century to century, and from place to place. This is the best edition of the play for anyone interested in performance.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0521774292
• ISBN 13: 9780521774291
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 100