The Revels History of Drama

Erscheinungsjahr 1997
ISBN: 978-0-415-14379-0
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 3342 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 8688 g

Reihe: Routledge Library Editions

This work provides a comprehensive account of drama written and performed in English from its roots in the medieval mystery plays to the progress of drama in Britain and America since 1945. The volumes, which are arranged chronologically, critically examine the drama, playwrights, actors and audiences of each period in their social and historical context.
Key themes in The Revels History of Drama include:

* the changing attitudes of audiences and public taste
* the developing roles of actors, managers and directors
* the evolution of acting styles

Each volume contains:

* a chronological table containing historical, theatrical and other literary events
* illustrations from contemporary sources
* a substantial bibliography.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Craik, T.W.

Leech, Clifford

Potter, Lois

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume I: Medieval Drama

Volume II: 1500-1576

Volume III: 1576-1613

Volume IV: 1613-1660

Volume V: 1660-1750

Volume VI: 1750-1880

Volume VII: Drama Since 1880

Volume VIII: American Drama Since 1800

Über Autor(innen)

T.W. Craik, Clifford Leech, Lois Potter