Why Shakespeare: An Introduction to the Playwright's ArtBloomsbury Academic, 2005 - 192 pàgines Writing for a small troupe of men and boys who performed on an almost bare stage, William Shakespeare dramatized an unparalleled range of stories and emotions through his wizardry with words, his uncanny understanding of the human spirit, and his genius for maximizing the talents of his actors. Working under conditions that today we would consider primitive, he made himself into the supreme playwright. Exactly how does Shakespeare achieve his effects? Why does he continue to enthrall audiences performance after performance, night after night, century after century? Can we learn the secrets of his success? By concentrating on a dozen of his best-known plays (though others receive attention, too), and analyzing their structural and theatrical elements as well as their distinctive language, inventive plotting, and unique characters this book demystifies Shakespeare for all theater lovers. With its down-to-earth and jargon-free approach, Why Shakespeare enables us to step behind the curtain to learn why Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. |
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... Henry IV is the historical subject matter of the play and forms the major story line . The growth and development of Prince Hal into a potentially great king is what the action dramatizes . But the thematic treatment that forms the ...
... Henry IV . Henry IV , Part One , is a work that is widely admired , for it man- ages to do many things well : it introduces us in lively and exciting fashion to some of the major historical events and personalities that defined this ...
... Henry IV ( King ) , 34 , 35 Henry IV , Part One ( Shakespeare ) , 3 , 11 , 45 , 78 Henry VIII ( Shakespeare ) , 174 dream / vision sequences and theatri- cal devices in , 122 masque elements and theatrical de- vices in , 145 Historic ...
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Preface | 9 |
Organizing the Story | 22 |
Managing the Exposition | 39 |
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Why Shakespeare: An Introduction to the Playwright's Art G. M. Pinciss Previsualització limitada - 2005 |