| Adaptations of Shakespeare: An Anthology of Plays from the 17th Century to the Present Contributor(s): Fischlin, Daniel (Editor), Fortier, Mark (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415198941 ISBN-13: 9780415198943 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2000 Annotation: Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. In this groundbreaking anthology, Fischlin and Fortier bring together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeare's work from around the world and across the centuries. Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading and a list of related adaptations for study. The collection is prefaced by a detailed introduction that offers an invaluable examination of issues related to the theatrical adaptation and rewriting of Shakespeare. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Anthologies (multiple Authors) |
| Dewey: 808.82 |
| LCCN: 99054842 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 7.5" W x 9.67" (1.21 lbs) 326 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. This groundbreaking anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeares work from around the world and across the centuries. The plays include The Woman's Prize or the Tamer Tamed John Fletcher The History of King Lear Nahum Tate King Stephen: A Fragment of a Tragedy John Keats The Public (El P(blico) Federico Garcia Lorca The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Bertolt Brecht uMabatha Welcome Msomi Measure for Measure Charles Marowitz Hamletmachine Heiner M ller Lears Daughters The Womens Theatre Group & Elaine Feinstein Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel This Islands Mine Philip Osment Harlem Duet Djanet Sears Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading. The collection is prefaced by a detailed General Introduction, which offers an invaluable examination of issues related to |