Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other EssaysDigiCat, 16. sep. 2022 - 183 sider In 'Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays,' Sidney Sir Lee articulates a persuasive examination of the Bard's enduring influence on contemporary theatre. The text delves into the transformation of Shakespeare's work over the centuries and how it resonates with audiences and artists alike in the modern era. Lee's prose is erudite and engaging, blending historical analysis with literary criticism. By situating Shakespeare within the broader context of evolving performance conventions and audience expectations, Lee crafts a study that is at once a scholarly contemplation and a lively discourse on the dialogue between past and present theatrical mores. Sir Lee's own scholarly background significantly informs his writing; his expertise as a Shakespearean academic is evident throughout the essays. His insights are informed not only by a deep-seated understanding of Elizabethan drama but also by an astute awareness of the cultural and societal shifts that influence theatrical interpretation. Lee's oeuvre reflects comprehensive research and an impassioned engagement with Shakespeare's texts, making clear why they remain pivotal to the study of literature and drama. 'To both the seasoned Shakespearean scholar and the enthusiastic newcomer, Sidney Sir Lee's work offers a resplendent exploration of the timeless allure and adaptability of Shakespeare's oeuvre. Readers seeking a nuanced perspective on how classic works are perpetually reinvented will find Lee's collection of essays an invaluable resource. This edition, careful in its republication to honor the integrity of Lee's original vision, invites one to a deeper appreciation of the complexities inherent in staging the works of the Bard in the ever-evolving landscape of modern theatre. |
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... dramatist and for the spectator. However unwittingly, he tends to misrepresent the one, and to mislead the other, in a particular of first-rate importance. Indeed, excess in scenic display does worse than restrict opportunities of ...
... dramatist and for the spectator. However unwittingly, he tends to misrepresent the one, and to mislead the other, in a particular of first-rate importance. Indeed, excess in scenic display does worse than restrict opportunities of ...
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... dramatist due recognition, even if it leave histrionic incompetence no hope of escape from the scorn that befits it. It is on the aspiration and sentiment of the acting profession that must largely depend the final answer to the ...
... dramatist due recognition, even if it leave histrionic incompetence no hope of escape from the scorn that befits it. It is on the aspiration and sentiment of the acting profession that must largely depend the final answer to the ...
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... dramatist reminds us that the literal presentation of life itself, in all its movement and action, lies outside the range of the stage, especially the movement and action of life in its most glorious manifestations. Obvious conditions ...
... dramatist reminds us that the literal presentation of life itself, in all its movement and action, lies outside the range of the stage, especially the movement and action of life in its most glorious manifestations. Obvious conditions ...
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... dramatist bids us bear in mind that his lines do no more than suggest the things he would have the audience see and understand; the actors aid the suggestion according to their ability. But the crucial point of the utterance is the ...
... dramatist bids us bear in mind that his lines do no more than suggest the things he would have the audience see and understand; the actors aid the suggestion according to their ability. But the crucial point of the utterance is the ...
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... dramatist by the circumstance of his calling appeals as soon as the play is written to the playgoer for a sympathetic appreciation. Nature impelled Shakespeare to note on the pages of his journal his impression of the sentiment with ...
... dramatist by the circumstance of his calling appeals as soon as the play is written to the playgoer for a sympathetic appreciation. Nature impelled Shakespeare to note on the pages of his journal his impression of the sentiment with ...
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