A Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare Contributor(s): Fallon, Robert Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566633427 ISBN-13: 9781566633420 Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2001 Annotation: Written for the general reader "in plain though not inelegant English", "A Theatergoer's Guide" examines the most frequently staged of Shakespeare's plays scene by scene, and those less frequently performed act by act. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Drama | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
LCCN: 00057018 |
Physical Information: 1.53" H x 6.33" W x 9.32" (1.86 lbs) 496 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In surveys of the plays that will help readers and viewers follow the action with ease and understanding, Robert Fallon opens a window to Shakespeare's time while illuminating the timelessness of his works. Mr. Fallon examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene, and those less frequently performed act by act. He provides intelligent readers with incisive and engaging commentary on character, theme, setting, poetry, and stage history. Wonderfully reader-friendly. --William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst |