A Theatregoer's Guide to Shakespeare
Author | : Robert Thomas Fallon |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 479 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0715632264 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780715632260 |
Rating | : 4/5 (260 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Theatregoer's Guide to Shakespeare written by Robert Thomas Fallon and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2003 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for anyone whose encounter with a Shakespeare play - whether in performance or on the printed page - has left them puzzled as to what is going on. Robert Fallon explains the plot and unpacks the themes of Shakespeare's plays. He examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene and those less frequently performed act by act. These commentaries provide engaging commentary on theme, character, setting, poetry and stage history. Dedicated theatregoers, students and teachers will find this a useful insight.