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King Lear
Series: Shakespeare in Performance
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Ideal for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Shakespearean drama and theatrical interpretation, as well as those interested in performance studies and adaptations of classic literature.
Through a study of ten modern stage and screen productions of 'King Lear', this book examines the way performance and interpretation are bound together, and shows how different performances have illuminated the contradictions in this play. The updated second edition has new chapters on Ian Holm's television performance, and Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran'.
Through a study of ten modern stage and screen productions of 'King Lear', this book examines the way performance and interpretation are bound together, and shows how different performances have illuminated the contradictions in this play.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
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Through a study of ten modern stage and screen productions of King Lear, this book examines the way performance and interpretation are bound together, and shows how different performances have illuminated the contradictions in this play.
The updated second edition includes new chapters on Ian Holm's television performance, and Akira Kurosawa's Ran.
Series: Shakespeare in Performance
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780719062254
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 August 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: Illustrations, black & white
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Alexander Leggatt is Professor of English at University College, University of Toronto
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