The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre

by JohnRussellBrown (Editor)

Synopsis

Authoritative and wide-ranging, this absorbing account of the history of theatre draws on the latest scholarly research to describe and celebrate theatre's greatest achievemenst over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international multicultural theatre in the late twentieth century. Written by a team of distinguished authors and illustrated throughout, this is an essential source of reference for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and the theatre-goer alike.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 592
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Published: 28 Jun 2001

ISBN 10: 0192854429
ISBN 13: 9780192854421

Media Reviews
tellingly charts the impact not just of exceptional individuals but of social and economic factors and technological change on theatre. A spread of deftly selected illustrations informatively and handsomely embellishes the text. * TLS *
Author Bio
John Russell Brown was Professor of Theature at the University of Michigan, and for fifteen years was Associate of the National Theatre in London. He has writen and edited several books and editions of plays by Shakespeare, and has directed plays for professional and student companies.