Christopher Innes (ed.)

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre

Herausgeber: Innes, Christopher

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre provides a fascinating overview of naturalist theatre. Innes has selected three writers, Ibsen, Chekhov and Bernard Shaw to exemplify the movement. A must for all students studying naturalist theatre.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 422g
• ISBN-13: 9780415152297
• ISBN-10: 0415152291
• Artikelnr.: 21789243

Autorenporträt

Christopher Innes is Distinguished Research Professor at York University, Toronto. Among his recent books are Modern British Drama: 1800-1990 and Avant Garde Theatre: 1892-1992.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Theoretical Approaches Definitions of Realism
The Historical Context
Acting and Character
Conventions and Perspectives
Key Themes
The Naturalistic Movement
Questioning The Canon 1. The Context of Naturalist Theatre: A Chronology 2. Contemporary Theories of Naturalism George Brandes and Henrik Ibsen
Emile Zola and Andre Antoine
Anton Chekov and Konstantin Stanislavsky
Bernard Shaw 3. Henrik Ibsen Social and Political Context: Documents
Ibsens Naturalistic Drama
A Dolls House: Documents
Chronology of Early Performances
Hedda Gabler: Documents
Chronology of Early Perfomances 4. Anton Chekhov Social and Political Context: Documents
Chekovs Naturalistic Drama
The Seagull: Documents
Chronology of Early Performances
The Cherry Orchard: Documents
Chronology of Early Performances 5. Bernard Shaw Social and Political Context: Documents
Shaws Naturalistic Drama
Mrs Warrens Profession: Documents
Chronology of Early Performances
Heartbreak House
Chronology of Early Performances Selected Critical Bibliography - Ibsen
Chekov
Shaw