Shakespeare's Victorian Stage

Performing History in the Theatre of Charles Kean

Autori

• Richard W. Schoch

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Teatro

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Focusing on the revivals of Shakespeare's history plays, the book delves into the innovative staging by actor-manager Charles Kean during mid-Victorian London. It examines the cultural and theatrical impact of these productions, highlighting Kean's contributions to the interpretation and performance of Shakespeare's works in a transformative era for British theater. Through a detailed analysis, the book reveals how these revivals influenced contemporary perceptions of Shakespeare and his historical narratives.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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