Why Shakespeare : an introduction to the playwright's art / Gerald M. Pinciss.
Why Shakespeare : an introduction to the playwright's art / Gerald M. Pinciss.
Why Shakespeare : an introduction to the playwright's art / Gerald M. Pinciss.
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Publisher
New York : Continuum, 2004.
Date
2004.
Call Numbers
Y822.33/477
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Language
English
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Physical content
192 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Organizing the story -- 3. Managing the exposition -- 4. Structuring and sequencing the scenes -- 5. Creating character -- 6. Mixing verse and prose -- 7. Incorporating theatrical devices -- 8. Resolving the action -- 9. Conclusion : why Shakespeare -- Afterward : on the public...
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Publisher
New York : Continuum, 2004.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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Summary
"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 emotion through his wizardry with words, his uncanny knowledge of the human spirit, and his genius for maximizing the talents of his actors. Working under conditions that today we would consider prim...
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Why Shakespeare : an introduction to the playwright's art / Gerald M. Pinciss.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Other version (online)
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Y822.33/477
Record Identifier
74VKmvrB7pXg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmvrB7pXg
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ISBN
0826416888 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780826416889 (hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
822.33
MMS ID
991020525399702626
