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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... less ostentatious spectacle, and to the interpolation of music and dancing. It is ungrateful to criticise adversely any work the production of which entails the expenditure of much thought and money. More especially is it distasteful ...
... less ostentatious spectacle, and to the interpolation of music and dancing. It is ungrateful to criticise adversely any work the production of which entails the expenditure of much thought and money. More especially is it distasteful ...
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... less familiar conditions of life, appeal to the highest faculties of thought and imagination, the pursuit of realism in the scenery tends to destroy the full significance of the illusion which it ought to enforce. In the case of plays ...
... less familiar conditions of life, appeal to the highest faculties of thought and imagination, the pursuit of realism in the scenery tends to destroy the full significance of the illusion which it ought to enforce. In the case of plays ...
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... less than a fourth of that sum. For the pounds spent by managers on more recent revivals, Phelps would have spent only as many shillings. In the result, Phelps reaped from the profits of his efforts a handsome unencumbered income ...
... less than a fourth of that sum. For the pounds spent by managers on more recent revivals, Phelps would have spent only as many shillings. In the result, Phelps reaped from the profits of his efforts a handsome unencumbered income ...
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... less exhilarating is the endeavour that is sometimes made by advocates of the system of spectacle to prove that Shakespeare himself would have appreciated the modern developments of the scenic art—nay, more, that he himself has ...
... less exhilarating is the endeavour that is sometimes made by advocates of the system of spectacle to prove that Shakespeare himself would have appreciated the modern developments of the scenic art—nay, more, that he himself has ...
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... less frequent the doses the more they are content. Shakespeare no doubt had the great man's self-confidence which renders him to a large extent independent of the opinion of his fellows. At the same time, the knowledge that he had ...
... less frequent the doses the more they are content. Shakespeare no doubt had the great man's self-confidence which renders him to a large extent independent of the opinion of his fellows. At the same time, the knowledge that he had ...
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