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Bloomsbury Academic - Great Shakespeareans Volume II

Name: Bloomsbury Academic - Great Shakespeareans Volume II
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Explore the history of theatrical performance with Great Shakespeareans: Volume II from Bloomsbury Academic. This scholarly work provides a systematic account of the figures who shaped the interpretation, understanding, and cultural reception of Shakespeare's work on both a national and international scale. In this volume, leading scholars examine the specific contributions of four legendary performers: David Garrick, John Philip Kemble, Sarah Siddons, and Edmund Kean. The text looks at how these individuals influenced the afterlife and reception of Shakespeare's plays. Each chapter assesses the mutual impact between the playwright and these actors, looking at how Shakespeare influenced the performers and how the performers, in turn, shaped the appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare's legacy. This book is an essential resource for those studying the performing arts, theatre history, and the evolution of dramatic interpretation.

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Provides a systematic study of influential figures in Shakespearean history and their impact on global cultural reception.

Includes scholarly assessments of David Garrick, John Philip Kemble, Sarah Siddons, and Edmund Kean.

Analyzes the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the actors who helped define their interpretation.

Offers deep insights into how these performers shaped the appreciation of Shakespeare both nationally and internationally.

Features contributions from leading scholars specializing in theatre and performing arts history.

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Brand: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0826471528
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 June 2010
Listed Since: 27 February 2009

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