Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other EssaysDigiCat, 16.09.2022 - 183 Seiten In 'Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays,' Sidney Sir Lee articulates a persuasive examination of the Bard's enduring influence on contemporary theatre. The text delves into the transformation of Shakespeare's work over the centuries and how it resonates with audiences and artists alike in the modern era. Lee's prose is erudite and engaging, blending historical analysis with literary criticism. By situating Shakespeare within the broader context of evolving performance conventions and audience expectations, Lee crafts a study that is at once a scholarly contemplation and a lively discourse on the dialogue between past and present theatrical mores. Sir Lee's own scholarly background significantly informs his writing; his expertise as a Shakespearean academic is evident throughout the essays. His insights are informed not only by a deep-seated understanding of Elizabethan drama but also by an astute awareness of the cultural and societal shifts that influence theatrical interpretation. Lee's oeuvre reflects comprehensive research and an impassioned engagement with Shakespeare's texts, making clear why they remain pivotal to the study of literature and drama. 'To both the seasoned Shakespearean scholar and the enthusiastic newcomer, Sidney Sir Lee's work offers a resplendent exploration of the timeless allure and adaptability of Shakespeare's oeuvre. Readers seeking a nuanced perspective on how classic works are perpetually reinvented will find Lee's collection of essays an invaluable resource. This edition, careful in its republication to honor the integrity of Lee's original vision, invites one to a deeper appreciation of the complexities inherent in staging the works of the Bard in the ever-evolving landscape of modern theatre. |
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... he produced, together with many other English plays of classical repute, no fewer than thirty-one of the thirty-seven great dramas which came from Shakespeare's pen. In his first season, besides Macbeth he set forth Hamlet, King John,
... he produced, together with many other English plays of classical repute, no fewer than thirty-one of the thirty-seven great dramas which came from Shakespeare's pen. In his first season, besides Macbeth he set forth Hamlet, King John,
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Sidney Sir Lee. first season, besides Macbeth he set forth Hamlet, King John, Henry VIII., The Merchant of Venice, Othello, and Richard III. To these he added in the course of his second season, Julius Cæsar, King Lear, and The Winter's ...
Sidney Sir Lee. first season, besides Macbeth he set forth Hamlet, King John, Henry VIII., The Merchant of Venice, Othello, and Richard III. To these he added in the course of his second season, Julius Cæsar, King Lear, and The Winter's ...
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... kings, Carry them here and there, jumping o'er times, Turning the accomplishment of many years Into an hour glass. There is, in my opinion, no strict relevance in these lines to the enquiry whether Shakespeare's work should be treated ...
... kings, Carry them here and there, jumping o'er times, Turning the accomplishment of many years Into an hour glass. There is, in my opinion, no strict relevance in these lines to the enquiry whether Shakespeare's work should be treated ...
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... kings of the stage, if the dramatist's meaning is to get home. The poet modestly underestimated the supreme force of his own imaginative genius when giving these admonitions to his hearers. But they are warnings of universal application ...
... kings of the stage, if the dramatist's meaning is to get home. The poet modestly underestimated the supreme force of his own imaginative genius when giving these admonitions to his hearers. But they are warnings of universal application ...
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... King John by "that venerable but still respected writer, William Shakespeare." Stevenson was writing in a frivolous mood; but such words stir the imagination. The ordinary person, if he had to choose among the enumerated items of ...
... King John by "that venerable but still respected writer, William Shakespeare." Stevenson was writing in a frivolous mood; but such words stir the imagination. The ordinary person, if he had to choose among the enumerated items of ...
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