Troilus and Cressida
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Part of Shakespeare in Production
- Real Author: William Shakespeare
- Editor: Frances A. Shirley, Wheaton College, Massachusetts
- Date Published: September 2005
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521796842
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As social turmoil increased in England, audiences grew more in tune with Shakespeare's cynical undercutting of the Homeric tale of Greeks and Trojans, and less dismissive of his dark comedic treatment of the Medieval tale of Troilus and Cressida. This edition of his problematic play traces its theatrical history. It draws upon critical responses, photographic archives, promptbooks, and video tapes of more recent productions to reveal changes in production styles and emphasis, against a broader background of social change.
Read more- The first edition of Troilus and Cressida to offer a detailed account of the theatrical treatment of the play
- Includes an illustrated introduction, which traces the play from its earliest printing to present day
- Draws upon photographic archives, promptbooks and video tapes of recent productions
Reviews & endorsements
"I cannot recommend too highly the whole series to all theatre lovers, theatregoers, theatre practicioners, and anybody who enjoys Shakespeare."
Robert Tanitch, What's On in LondonSee more reviews"This edition is one to which I will turn to again and again. It should appeal to anyone who believes that production history offers an especially vibrant kind of interpretation. Its composite portrait of Troilus and Cressida is of a play that has indeed come into its own in the modern world." - David Bevington, University of Chicago
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- Date Published: September 2005
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521796842
- length: 280 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 152 x 22 mm
- weight: 0.45kg
- contains: 12 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of illustrations
Series editors' preface
Acknowledgements
Editor's note
List of abbreviations
List of productions
Introduction
List of characters
Troilus and Cressida and commentary
Bibliography
Index.Instructors have used or reviewed this title for the following courses
- Advanced Shakespeare
- Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories
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