{"product_id":"analyzing-shakespeares-action-scene-versus-sequence-paperback-9780521030373","title":"Analyzing Shakespeare's Action; Scene versus Sequence (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521030373","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAnalyzing Shakespeare's Action\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eScene versus Sequence\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this book, Charles and Elaine Hallett invite the reader to follow the actions of Shakespeare's plays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles A. Hallett (Author), Elaine S. Hallett (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521030373, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 November 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e244 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.325 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this book, Charles and Elaine Hallett invite the reader to follow the actions of Shakespeare's plays. They show that the conventional division of the plays into scenes does not help the reader or play goer to discover how the narrative works. They offer instead a division into smaller units which they define as beats, sequences and frames. Detailed analysis of the unfolding action reveals that Shakespeare's scenes frequently consist of a series of sequences, each with its own individual climax, and these sequences are regularly built up of a succession of smaller units, or beats. Several sequences usually work together to create a still larger action, or frame. Study of these components yields valuable information about Shakespeare's playwriting techniques. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of Shakespeare and theatre studies as well as to actors and directors.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e 1. Scene versus sequence in Shakespeare's plays\u003cbr\u003e 2. The beat defined\u003cbr\u003e 3. Ancillary beats: the interval beat, the interpolated beat, the linking beat\u003cbr\u003e 4. Sequential beats: the introductory beat\u003cbr\u003e 5. Sequential beats: the concluding beat\u003cbr\u003e 6. Sequential beats: the intensifying beat\u003cbr\u003e 7. The dramatic question\u003cbr\u003e 8. Observing and meditating sequences\u003cbr\u003e 9. Reporting and interrogating sequences\u003cbr\u003e 10. Persuading sequences\u003cbr\u003e 11. Disputing sequences\u003cbr\u003e 12. Commanding sequences\u003cbr\u003e 13. Sequences combined: the frame\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index of sequences analyzed\u003cbr\u003e General index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Shakespeare studies \u0026amp; criticism [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Shakespeare studies \u0026amp; criticism\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Shakespeare%20studies%20\u0026amp;%20criticism%20%5BDSGS%5D%22\"\u003eDSGS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006216163608,"sku":"9780521030373","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521030373i_27c6ef48-a485-43b0-8ce7-c7d4a06fd1d8.jpg?v=1694964916","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/analyzing-shakespeares-action-scene-versus-sequence-paperback-9780521030373","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}