History of European drama and theatre
Publisher's description: This major study reconstructs the vast history of European Drama from Greek tragedy through to 20th century theatre, focusing on the subject of identity. Throughout history, drama has performed and represented political, religious, national, ethnic, class-related, gendered, and individual concepts of identity. Anyone interested in theatre throughout history and today will find this an invaluable source of information
Electronic books
1 online resource (x, 396 pages)
9780203450888, 9780415180597, 9780415180603, 0203450884, 0415180597, 0415180600
50875249
Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; INTRODUCTION; RITUAL THEATRE; THEATRUM VITAE HUMANAE; THE RISE OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES AND THE THEATRE OF ILLUSION; DRAMATISING THE IDENTITY CRISIS; THEATRE OF THE 'NEW' MAN; Notes; Bibliography; Index of dramatic works; General index