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Lazzi

The Comic Routines of the Commedia dell'Arte
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Lazzi offers a comprehensive collection of over 250 comedy routines employed by commedia dell'arte performers across Europe between 1550 and 1750. The volume includes an insightful introduction, two complete commedia scenarios, and a detailed glossary of commedia characters, illuminating this influential theatrical tradition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for theatre historians, practitioners of commedia dell'arte, students of performing arts, and enthusiasts of historical European theatre traditions.

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An important addition to the literature on Italian Commedia dell'Arte.--Choice

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An important addition to the literature on Italian Commedia dell'Arte. - Choice

This best-selling PAJ volume presents over 250 comedy routines used by commedia performers in Europe from 1550 to 1750.

Includes an introduction, two complete commedia scenarios, and a glossary of commedia characters.

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Choice praises the book as "an important addition to the literature on Italian Commedia dell'Arte," highlighting its extensive presentation of comedic routines and supportive materials.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780933826694

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Performing Arts Journals

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Mel Gordon

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 96

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