Romantic and Revolutionary Theatre, 1789-1860 |
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| Editor:
| Roy, Donald |
| Introduction by:
| Emeljanow, Victor
Richards, Kenneth
Richards, Laura |
| Series title: | Theatre in Europe: a Documentary History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-10085-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $101.95 |
Book Description:
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This volume charts a period of political and social turbulence in Europe and its reflection in theatrical life. Apart from considering external factors like censorship and legal sanctions on theatrical activity, the volume examines the effects of prevailing operational conditions on the internal organization of companies, their repertoire, acting, stage presentation, playhouse architecture and the relationship with audiences. The 460 documents, many of them illustrated, have been drawn...
More DescriptionThis volume charts a period of political and social turbulence in Europe and its reflection in theatrical life. Apart from considering external factors like censorship and legal sanctions on theatrical activity, the volume examines the effects of prevailing operational conditions on the internal organization of companies, their repertoire, acting, stage presentation, playhouse architecture and the relationship with audiences. The 460 documents, many of them illustrated, have been drawn from sources in Britain, France and Italy and have been annotated, and translated where appropriate.