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Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare
Robert Fallon
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Description for Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare
Hardback. An intelligent introduction to the wondrous works of William Shakespeare. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 40. Weight in Grams: 844.
In surveys of the plays that will help readers and viewers follow the action with ease and understanding, Robert Fallon opens a window to Shakespeare's time while illuminating the timelessness of his works. Mr. Fallon examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene, and those less frequently performed act by act. He provides intelligent readers with incisive and engaging commentary on character, theme, setting, poetry, and stage history. Wonderfully reader-friendly. —William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
In surveys of the plays that will help readers and viewers follow the action with ease and understanding, Robert Fallon opens a window to Shakespeare's time while illuminating the timelessness of his works. Mr. Fallon examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene, and those less frequently performed act by act. He provides intelligent readers with incisive and engaging commentary on character, theme, setting, poetry, and stage history. Wonderfully reader-friendly. —William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781566633420
SKU
V9781566633420
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About Robert Fallon
Robert Thomas Fallon is professor emeritus of English at La Salle University in Philadelphia. In addition to A TheatergoerOs Guide to Shakespeare (which concerned itself largely with plot), A TheatergoerOs Guide to ShakespeareOs Themes, and A TheatergoerOs Guide to ShakespeareOs Characters, and How to Enjoy Shakespeare (all published by Ivan R. Dee), he has written three books on John Milton. ... Read more
Reviews for Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare
Wonderfully reader-friendly.
William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst A nifty compendium...those who pride themselves on their cultural literacy won’t admit it, but this book is as handy as they come.
Steven Drukman, University of Chicago, Co-Editor of the Plays for Performance Series
American Theatre
An eloquent, lucid guide for prospective theatergoers, but also rich enough ... Read more
William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst A nifty compendium...those who pride themselves on their cultural literacy won’t admit it, but this book is as handy as they come.
Steven Drukman, University of Chicago, Co-Editor of the Plays for Performance Series
American Theatre
An eloquent, lucid guide for prospective theatergoers, but also rich enough ... Read more