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Routledge Plautus in Performance: The Theatre of the Mind 2

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Explore the legacy of Ancient Rome's greatest comic playwright with this expanded edition of Plautus in Performance: The Theatre of the Mind. This volume from the Greek and Roman Theatre Archive provides a deep look at how Plautus influenced modern drama and even shaped the works of Shakespeare. Written by one of America's leading Classical scholars, this book applies performance criticism to the study of ancient drama. Readers can examine detailed studies of six specific plays while learning about the use of conventions and the nature of comic heroism. This edition goes beyond the original text to include new research on the induction into the world of the play and scripted elements. Whether you are a student of classical studies or a professional in the performing arts, this book offers a fresh perspective on how these ancient plays functioned in a live setting. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the connection between ancient Roman comedy and the evolution of theatrical performance.

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Expanded edition including new studies on the induction into the world of the play and scripted elements.

Detailed performance criticism applied to six specific plays by the renowned comic playwright Plautus.

In-depth analysis of theatrical conventions and the specific nature of comic heroism in ancient drama.

Part of the Greek and Roman Theatre Archive, providing scholarly context for classical studies.

Explores the historical connection between Plautus and the development of modern drama and Shakespearean plots.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9057550377
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Drama > Type
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 January 2000
Listed Since: 04 January 2007

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