The Broadview Anthology of Drama, Volume 1: From Antiquity Through the Eighteenth Century
Author | : Craig S. Walker |
Publisher | : Broadview Press |
Total Pages | : 866 |
Release | : 2003-07-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781551111391 |
ISBN-13 | : 155111139X |
Rating | : 4/5 (39X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Broadview Anthology of Drama, Volume 1: From Antiquity Through the Eighteenth Century written by Craig S. Walker and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2003-07-09 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Broadview Anthology of Drama: Plays from the Western Theatre is a chronological presentation of 43 plays in two volumes, ranging from the ancient theatre world to the present day. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and begins with an insightful introduction sketching the historical and theatrical landscape of that period. Contextualization for each play is provided through a thorough account of the literary and dramatic background of the play along with clear and comprehensive annotation. In addition, the editors have provided a glossary of terms used in the anthology to better equip students with a vocabulary for discussing the world of the stage.