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Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre by Christopher Innes (2000, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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This sourcebook is a valuable tool for anyone interested in naturalist theatre. Written by Christopher Innes, it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject area, including biography and autobiography, literary criticism, and performing arts.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRoutledge

ISBN-100415152291

ISBN-139780415152297

eBay Product ID (ePID)1611489

Product Key Features

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSourcebook on Naturalist Theatre

SubjectTheater / General, Drama, Literary, Subjects & Themes / General

Publication Year2000

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorChristopher Innes

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight16.8 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN99-039133

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal809.2912

Table Of ContentIntroduction: 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

SynopsisA Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre provides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre. Christopher Innes has selected three writers to exemplify the movement, and six plays in particular: * Henrik Ibsen - A Dolls House and Hedda Gabler * Anton Chekhov - The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard * George Bernard Shaw - Mrs Warren's Profession and Heartbreak House. Innes' introduction provides an overview of naturalist theatre. Key themes include: the representation of women, significant contemporary issues and the links between theory, play writing and stage practice. The primary sources explore many aspects of naturalism, giving information on: * the playwrights' intentions when writing plays * contemporary reviews * literary criticism * political and social background * production notes from early performances of the plays., 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.

LC Classification NumberPN1851.S56 2000