Shakespeare on Stage

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres.

Stephen Siddall (Author)

9780521716185, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 22 May 2008

130 pages
22.7 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm, 0.22 kg

Critical introductions to a range of literary topics and genres. Shakespeare's reputation since his death has been so spectacular that we can be misled into thinking of him as a genius working in inspired solitude. But theatre is practical, collaborative and commercial, and plays emerge from the historical, cultural and social influences of their birth. Shakespeare on Stage provides invaluable information on the theatre of Shakespeare's lifetime, but it also explores a wider context.

Introduction
1. The theatre in Shakespeare's lifetime
2. Shakespeare in performance after 1660
3. Critical approaches
4. Extracts and performance issues
5. How to write about Shakespeare on stage
6. Resources.

Subject Areas: Educational: English literature [YQE]