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Routledge Jane Eyre on Stage 1848-1882 - Eight Plays Edition

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Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre sparked immediate theatrical adaptation following its October 1847 publication, with a London stage version appearing within three months. By 1900, at least eight distinct stage versions had emerged across England, America and continental Europe. This critical edition by Patsy Stoneman presents all eight plays for the first time, enriched with facsimile reproductions of original manuscripts, Victorian playbills, contemporary theatre etchings and portraits of playwrights and actors. Stoneman's introduction contextualises the plays' theatrical innovations within broader performance history and contemporary debates, offering scholars and theatre enthusiasts unprecedented access to how Jane Eyre captivated Victorian audiences and evolved across international stages.

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Contains all eight stage adaptations of Jane Eyre from 1848-1882, previously unavailable together in a single comprehensive edition.

Features facsimile reproductions of original manuscripts and Victorian playbills that document the theatrical history of these adaptations.

Includes contemporary etchings of theatres and portraits of playwrights and actors involved in bringing Jane Eyre to the stage.

Patsy Stoneman's critical introduction contextualises theatrical innovations and explores how the plays engaged with Victorian performance debates.

Published by Routledge as part of the Nineteenth Century Series, providing scholarly context for understanding stage adaptation of classic literature.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754603482
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre > Playwriting
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 June 2007
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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