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Theatre History Explained
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Theatre History Explained is a clear, comprehensive and fasincating account of one of humanity's greatest achievements. It explores the art of Western dramatic performance in chronological order, ranging from the amazing world of Ancient Greece up to the exciting developments of the modern era. All the major playwrights and practitioners are discussed - from Aesychlus to Acykbourn, from Aristotle to Artaud. Some 300 playwrights and 2,000 plays are set in context and described.
Throughout the book the subject is made real by vivid descriptions of how the performances may have been, brilliant photographs of the plays in performance, and detailed illustrations of the ever-changing nature of the theatre space itself.
Theatre History Explained is a clear, comprehensive and fasincating account of one of humanity's greatest achievements. It explores the art of Western dramatic performance in chronological order, ranging from the amazing world of Ancient Greece up to the exciting developments of the modern era. All the major playwrights and practitioners are discussed - from Aesychlus to Acykbourn, from Aristotle to Artaud. Some 300 playwrights and 2,000 plays are set in context and described.
Throughout the book the subject is made real by vivid descriptions of how the performances may have been, brilliant photographs of the plays in performance, and detailed illustrations of the ever-changing nature of the theatre space itself.
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