Literary studies: plays & playwrights
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Literary studies: plays & playwrights
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DSGS; YND; YQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472599612
- ISBN
- 9781472599612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.66
€ 36.99
€ 32.66
paperback. Passing Strange attempts to bring contemporary race studies and contemporary Shakespeare studies into an honest and sustained dialogue, demonstrating both how and why instability is the nature of the relationship between Shakespeare and race in American popular culture. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBD; DSGS; JFCA; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Usa United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780199987962
- ISBN
- 9780199987962
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Condition: New
€ 64.49
€ 64.49
Paperback. The first truly continentally representative collection of modern African drama in any language, this Norton Critical Edition includes plays from Egypt, Algeria, the Republic of South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Kenya. Editor(s): Jeyifo, Biodun. Series: Norton Critical Editions. Num Pages: 672 pages, chronology, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1H; 2H; DD; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393975291
- ISBN
- 9780393975291
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.66
€ 26.99
€ 23.66
Num Pages: 351 pages, Plans, transparencies, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBB; DSBD; DSG; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810824188
- ISBN
- 9780810824188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.14
€ 141.14
Hardcover. Pedro Calderon de la Barca (1600-1681) is generally acknowledged to be the master author of autos sacramentales, one-act pageant plays that usually dramatize the myths of the Fall and Redemption. Since the auto was supervised by both the church and the st Series: Purdue Studies in Romance Literatures. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADS; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557530981
- ISBN
- 9781557530981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.96
€ 44.96
Hardcover. Num Pages: 306 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838639184
- ISBN
- 9780838639184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.94
€ 116.94
Though only one of Burney's dramas as performed in her lifetime, this text places the plays in the context of performance and feminist theory, declaring that in exposing the failure of such institutions as marriage and the church, Burney's dramas often exceed her novels in their social commentary. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; DSBD; DSBF; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813120225
- ISBN
- 9780813120225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.32
€ 49.32
Hardcover. Illuminates the continuities among Gordin's Russian fiction and journalism, his work as a controversial Jewish religious reformer, and his Yiddish plays Series: Modern Language Initiative Books. Num Pages: 243 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: 2ACY; DSBF; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295991320
- ISBN
- 9780295991320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.78
€ 118.78
Paperback. Illuminates the continuities among Gordin's Russian fiction and journalism, his work as a controversial Jewish religious reformer, and his Yiddish plays Series: Modern Language Initiative Books. Num Pages: 4 illus. BIC Classification: 2ACY; DSBF; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295991337
- ISBN
- 9780295991337
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.32
€ 37.99
€ 34.32
Paperback. This volume offers comprehensive analyses and new translations of Kalidasa's three extant plays: "Sakuntala and the Ring of Recollection," "Urvasi Won by Valor," and "Malavika and Agnimitra." Num Pages: 387 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231058391
- ISBN
- 9780231058391
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Condition: New
€ 50.00€ 39.92
€ 50.00
€ 39.92
Hardback. This study attempts to account for the failed endings of O'Neill's earlier plays and the highly successful closures of his later plays by examining his endings with regard to contemporary closural theories. Nine plays, selected for their relevance to closure from his early, middle, and late periods, are examined extensively. Translator(s): Naydan, Michael M.; Wachtel, Andrew. Series: Contemporary Irish Writers. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSBH; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 171 x 0. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838638330
- ISBN
- 9780838638330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.83
€ 116.83
Hardcover. Star Quality. 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). The Treasures of Noel Coward is a celebration of the life and work of this legendary figure, still a household name today, nearly 40 years after his death. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ANB; AVH; BGF; DSG. Dimension: 301 x 257 x 35. Weight: 1374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Andre Deutsch
- Edition
- Har/DVD
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780233003498
- ISBN
- 9780233003498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.61
€ 12.61
Paperback. Graded exercises introduce the reader to the history and techniques of commedia, originating in mid-16th century Italy. Topics covered include: the commedia masks; mime and movement games; using face masks; and creating the roles. Illustrations demonstrate posture, gesture, costume and masks. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ANC; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854594662
- ISBN
- 9781854594662
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.49
€ 23.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction Bart Van Es analyses Shakespeare's comedic plays, picking out the family resemblances across these works. He considers their shared themes such as confusion and cross dressing, misguided love, twins and substitutions, and explores the bard's verbal artistry and wit. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 6 to 8 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198723356
- ISBN
- 9780198723356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Hardback. This work attempts to reach an understanding of Rodolfo Usigli's theater as a whole through the analysis of a dozen of his most representative pieces. The chapters are grouped according to type: political satire, political fantasy, social drama, psychological drama, historical themes, and the universal dimension. Illustrated. Editor(s): Erbem, David L. Num Pages: 242 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 2ADS; DSBH; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838634363
- ISBN
- 9780838634363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.20
€ 123.20
Paperback. This study of Benjamin's "The Origin of German Tragic Drama" views it as a critique of anthropocentric historical thinking, which introduces an ethico-theological dimension. It reconstructs this dimension by analyzing the stones, animals and angels that are scattered throughout his writings. Series: Weimar & Now: German Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: 2ACG; DSA; DSBH; DSG; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 59.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520226845
- ISBN
- 9780520226845
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.35
€ 36.99
€ 26.35
Paperback. A new edition of Ben Crystal's popular guide to the Bard Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Icon Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785780301
- ISBN
- 9781785780301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.36
€ 15.99
€ 11.36
Paperback. A short introduction to King Lear by Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal giving insights before during and after you see or study the play Series: Springboard Shakespeare. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 144
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408164679
- ISBN
- 9781408164679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.32
€ 16.99
€ 15.32
Paperback. An accessible short introduction to Hamlet, ideal for students and theatre-goers alike Series: Springboard Shakespeare. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408164662
- ISBN
- 9781408164662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.26
€ 16.99
€ 16.26
Paperback. Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal gives a unique introduction to Macbeth before, during and after you see or study the play. Series: Springboard Shakespeare. Num Pages: 120 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 7. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 120
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408164624
- ISBN
- 9781408164624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.25
€ 16.99
€ 16.25