Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other EssaysDigiCat, 16.09.2022 - 183 Seiten In Sidney Sir Lee's 'Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays', readers are treated to a scholarly exploration of William Shakespeare's works and their relevance in the modern theatrical landscape. Lee's writing style is both accessible and erudite, making this collection of essays a valuable resource for those interested in Shakespearean literature and theater studies. Through detailed analyses of Shakespeare's plays and their adaptations, Lee sheds light on how these timeless works continue to captivate audiences across generations. The book also delves into the impact of modernity on the staging and interpretation of Shakespeare's plays, offering new insights into their timeless appeal. Sidney Sir Lee's deep knowledge of Shakespearean literature and theater history is evident in each essay, making this book a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for the subject matter, Lee presents a compelling case for the continued relevance of Shakespeare in today's theatrical landscape. |
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... rendered tolerable to any substantial section of the playgoing public, without a plethora of scenic spectacle and gorgeous costume, much of which the student regards as superfluous and inappropriate. An accepted tradition of the modern ...
... rendered tolerable to any substantial section of the playgoing public, without a plethora of scenic spectacle and gorgeous costume, much of which the student regards as superfluous and inappropriate. An accepted tradition of the modern ...
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... renders practicable. That perilous interval can only be effectually bridged by scenic art, which is applied with an apt judgment and a light hand. Anything that aims at doing more than satisfy the condition essential to the effective ...
... renders practicable. That perilous interval can only be effectually bridged by scenic art, which is applied with an apt judgment and a light hand. Anything that aims at doing more than satisfy the condition essential to the effective ...
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... rendering of Imogen went near perfection. Their design was inspired by "the hope," they wrote in an unassuming address, "of eventually rendering Sadler's Wells what a theatre ought to be—a place for justly representing the works of our ...
... rendering of Imogen went near perfection. Their design was inspired by "the hope," they wrote in an unassuming address, "of eventually rendering Sadler's Wells what a theatre ought to be—a place for justly representing the works of our ...
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... rendered the spoken text "more like a running commentary on the spectacles exhibited than the scenic arrangements an illustration of the text." No criticism could define more convincingly the humiliation to which the author's words are ...
... rendered the spoken text "more like a running commentary on the spectacles exhibited than the scenic arrangements an illustration of the text." No criticism could define more convincingly the humiliation to which the author's words are ...
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... rendered in the theatre. The worst of the evils, which are inherent in scenic excess, with its accompaniment of long runs, is its tendency to sanction the maintenance of the level of acting at something below the highest. Phelps was ...
... rendered in the theatre. The worst of the evils, which are inherent in scenic excess, with its accompaniment of long runs, is its tendency to sanction the maintenance of the level of acting at something below the highest. Phelps was ...
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