This analysis of the performance history of "Hamlet" recreates more than a dozen productions from three centuries. It is intended both for students of Shakespearean theatre and for playgoers. Bringing together theatre history and the interests of cultural criticism and performance theory, Dawson traces the Anglo-American acting tradition and provides an account of the interpretative problems associated with texts, character, design, and the production of meaning. He offers an ongoing commentary on the cultural roles of ...
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This analysis of the performance history of "Hamlet" recreates more than a dozen productions from three centuries. It is intended both for students of Shakespearean theatre and for playgoers. Bringing together theatre history and the interests of cultural criticism and performance theory, Dawson traces the Anglo-American acting tradition and provides an account of the interpretative problems associated with texts, character, design, and the production of meaning. He offers an ongoing commentary on the cultural roles of various actors who have brought Shakespeare's most fully individualized characters to life, showing how the performances of such actors as Garrick, Irving and Olivier have mirrored changing notions of selfhood. The final chapters extend the analysis to a number of film versions, notably those of Olivier, Kozinstev and Zeffirelli, as well as to several important European stage productions.
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Add this copy of 'Hamlet' to cart. $48.77, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Manchester University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780719039331.
Add this copy of Hamlet (Shakespeare in Performance) to cart. $55.42, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Manchester University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0719039339.
