The Oxford Illustrated History of Shakespeare on Stage
Part of the Oxford Illustrated Histories series
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Author Description
Covering 400 years of dramatic history--from the vital, competitive theater of Shakespeare's own lifetime to the wealth of interpretations, both classical and experimental, of the present day--this volume is the only modern stage history of its kind. Featuring a range of exciting essays from specialists in all aspects of Shakespeare production, and including a special chapter by Dame Judi Dench on the actor's perspective on the Bard, this volume is the essential Shakespearean stage reference. Copiously illustrated with both color photographs and black and white halftones, this magnificent resource offers a compelling and comprehensive account of the subject--from Burbage at the Globe to Branagh at the Barbican--and is a book that no Shakespeare lover will want to be without.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the four-hundred-year evolution of Shakespearean performance, tracing how interpretations have shifted from the playwright's own era to contemporary global productions. Edited by Russell Jackson and Jonathan Bate, the work compiles essays from a diverse group of specialists to examine the technical, cultural, and artistic shifts in stagecraft. By integrating historical analysis with personal accounts from practitioners, the authors provide a framework for understanding the enduring adaptability of the Shakespearean canon.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological survey of Shakespearean production from the Elizabethan era to the modern day
- Analysis of both classical and experimental staging techniques
- Primary source perspectives from actors, including a contribution by Dame Judi Dench
- Extensive visual documentation featuring color and black-and-white photography
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on stage performance and does not provide an exhaustive analysis of film or television adaptations
- It does not offer a line-by-line literary analysis of the plays themselves
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and scholars frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for the history of Shakespearean performance. Readers often note the balance between academic rigor and the accessible, illustrative nature of the text.
Page Count:
276
Publication Date:
2001-12-27
ISBN-10:
0192802135
ISBN-13:
9780192802132
History
Performing Arts
Theater
Shakespeare
Literary Criticism