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ROUTLEDGE MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY DRAMATISTS

Bradby David

Oprawa:
TWARDA

Wydawca:
Taylor & Francis

Data premiery:
2011-10-31

ISBN:
9780415375047

887,25 PLN
Wysyłamy w 35 dni

Opis produktu

śThis volume is a gem. Written by two experts in modern French theater whose stated objective is to render the complexity of Genets work exhilarating rather than intimidating the book bears witness to the continued political relevance and artistic power of one of the most controversial and influential authors of the 20th century. Summing Up: Essential. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2012Jean Genets significance within twentiethcentury theatre has long been understated. This timely book the only introductory text in English to Genets plays in production presents an overview of an influential and controversial writer whose work prefigured many recent postmodern and postcolonial developments in theatre and performance studies.The volume offers philosophical historical political and aesthetic readings of Genets plays in order to render the complexity of his theatre exhilarating rather than intimidating. It goes on to explore ways in which different directors designers and actors have approached his writing. A spectrum of productions spanning 60 years from 1947 to 2007 illustrates the sheer range of theatrical styles that Genets texts inspire.Reflecting on his early life and later political activism as well as the key plays David Bradby and Clare Finburgh provide a comprehensive discussion of a playwright and theorist whose work caused riots in France and whose writing represents a unique synthesis of life and art.śThis volume is a gem. Written by two experts in modern French theater whose stated objective is to render the complexity of Genets work exhilarating rather than intimidating the book bears witness to the continued political relevance and artistic power of one of the most controversial and influential authors of the 20th century. CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2012Jean Genets significance within twentiethcentury theatre has long been understated. This timely book the only introductory text in English to Genets plays in production presents an overview of an influential and controversial writer whose work prefigured many recent postmodern and postcolonial developments in theatre and performance studies.The volume offers philosophical historical political and aesthetic readings of Genets plays in order to render the complexity of his theatre exhilarating rather than intimidating. It goes on to explore ways in which different directors designers and actors have approached his writing. A spectrum of productions spanning 60 years from 1947 to 2007 illustrates the sheer range of theatrical styles that Genets texts inspire.Reflecting on his early life and later political activism as well as the key plays David Bradby and Clare Finburgh provide a comprehensive discussion of a playwright and theorist whose work caused riots in France and whose writing represents a unique synthesis of life and art.ContentsList of illustrationsAcknowledgementsPart ILife politics and p

Data Publikacji: 2011-10-31
Wymiary: 198 mm 129 mm 570 gr

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