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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... efforts in mere pecuniary terms? Charles Kean may be regarded as the founder of the modern spectacular system, though it had some precedents, and has been developed since his day. Charles Kean, between 1851 and 1859, persistently ...
... efforts in mere pecuniary terms? Charles Kean may be regarded as the founder of the modern spectacular system, though it had some precedents, and has been developed since his day. Charles Kean, between 1851 and 1859, persistently ...
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... efforts a handsome unencumbered income. During the same period Charles Kean grew more and more deeply involved in oppressive debt, and at a later date Sir Henry Irving made over to the public a hundred thousand pounds above his receipts ...
... efforts a handsome unencumbered income. During the same period Charles Kean grew more and more deeply involved in oppressive debt, and at a later date Sir Henry Irving made over to the public a hundred thousand pounds above his receipts ...
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... efforts with an enthusiasm which they rigidly withheld from Ben Jonson's. This is how an ordinary playgoer contrasted the reception of Jonson's Roman play of Catiline's Conspiracy with that of Shakespeare's Roman play of Julius Cæsar ...
... efforts with an enthusiasm which they rigidly withheld from Ben Jonson's. This is how an ordinary playgoer contrasted the reception of Jonson's Roman play of Catiline's Conspiracy with that of Shakespeare's Roman play of Julius Cæsar ...
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... efforts to old men of secondary rank. Ample compensation was provided by his companions for his personal deficiencies as an actor on his first visit to Court; he was to come supported by actors of the highest eminence in their ...
... efforts to old men of secondary rank. Ample compensation was provided by his companions for his personal deficiencies as an actor on his first visit to Court; he was to come supported by actors of the highest eminence in their ...
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... efforts made at dramatic representation. The Middle Ages had their miracle plays and moralities and interludes. But of poetic, literary, romantic drama, England knew nothing until Shakespeare was of age. Marlowe, who in his early years ...
... efforts made at dramatic representation. The Middle Ages had their miracle plays and moralities and interludes. But of poetic, literary, romantic drama, England knew nothing until Shakespeare was of age. Marlowe, who in his early years ...
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