This book explores the history of Shakespearean performance in France during the Ancien R???gime (the period before the French Revolution). The author, Jean Jules Jusserand, provides insights into the way French audiences and actors approached and interpreted Shakespeare's plays. He also discusses the political and cultural context in which these performances took place. The book is a fascinating look at the intersection of French and English literature and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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This book explores the history of Shakespearean performance in France during the Ancien R???gime (the period before the French Revolution). The author, Jean Jules Jusserand, provides insights into the way French audiences and actors approached and interpreted Shakespeare's plays. He also discusses the political and cultural context in which these performances took place. The book is a fascinating look at the intersection of French and English literature and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Covers worn and marked. Pages uncut. Backstrip damaged. Binding torn. Text in good condition. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN:
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None. Very Good. An interesting work on the influence of Shakespeare's work in France, as well as his connections in the country. With numerous illustrations throughout. Including chapters on the influence of French literature on Shakespeare, Voltaire's Shakespearean influence, and Shakespeare during the Revolution. In a blue cloth binding. Externally sound, though with a few marks and some light bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Ink signature to recto of front free-endpaper. Pages are bright and mainly clean, with just some foxing to the first and last few pages as normal. Very Good.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.