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Troilus and Cressida
William Shakespeare
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Description for Troilus and Cressida
hardcover. A detailed account of the theatrical treatment of Troilus and Cressida. Editor(s): Shirley, Frances A. (Wheaton College, Massachusetts). Series: Shakespeare in Production. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 b/w illus. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
This edition is the first to offer a detailed account of the theatrical treatment of Troilus and Cressida on the British and North American stages from its first revivals at the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. As social turmoil increased, audiences grew more in tune with the play's cynical undercutting of the Homeric tale of Greeks and Trojans, and less dismissive of Shakepeare's dark comedic treatment of the Medieval tale of Troilus and Cressida. This edition of this problematic and fascinating play traces its theatrical history, drawing upon critical responses, photographic archives, promptbooks, and video tapes of ... Read more
This edition is the first to offer a detailed account of the theatrical treatment of Troilus and Cressida on the British and North American stages from its first revivals at the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. As social turmoil increased, audiences grew more in tune with the play's cynical undercutting of the Homeric tale of Greeks and Trojans, and less dismissive of Shakepeare's dark comedic treatment of the Medieval tale of Troilus and Cressida. This edition of this problematic and fascinating play traces its theatrical history, drawing upon critical responses, photographic archives, promptbooks, and video tapes of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
Shakespeare in Production
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521792554
SKU
V9780521792554
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About William Shakespeare
Frances Shirley is Professor of English Emerita, Wheaton College, Norton, MA.
Reviews for Troilus and Cressida
'I cannot recommend too highly the whole series to all theatre lovers, theatregoers, theatre practitioners, and anybody who enjoys Shakespeare.' Robert Tanitch, What's on in London '… excellent companion to this delinquent genius of a play.' Quarto ' … excellent …'. Around the Globe