Trevor R. Griffiths

The Tempest (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The commentary at the heart of the book introduces readers to the challenge of reading The Tempest as a text and responding to the play in performance. Other sections discuss early performances and cultural contexts. A wide-ranging sample of critical responses accompanies consideration of key performances and productions on stage and film.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350317017
• Artikelnr.: 62722542

Autorenporträt

Trevor R. Griffiths is a Visiting Honorary Professor in Humanities at the University of Exeter, UK, and formerly Professor of Theatre Studies at London Metropolitan University, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

General Editor's Preface.- Preface.- The Text and Early Performances
Commentary.- The Play's Sources and Cultural Context.- Key Productions and Performances.- The Play on Screen.- Critical Assessments.- Further Reading.- Index.