Prologues to Shakespeare's Theatre

Performance and Liminality in Early Modern Drama

Autori

• Douglas Bruster
• Robert Weimann

Parametri

• 208 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura
• Teatro

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Prologues in early modern theatre served as a transformative rite of passage for both audiences and actors, providing valuable insights into the theatrical possibilities of the time. This study explores their significance, revealing how these introductory speeches shaped perceptions of performance and the broader cultural context of the era.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)