In this study, Keir Elam traces the history of semiotic approaches to performance from 1930s Prague onwards, showing how semiotics can provide a radical shift in our understanding of theatrical performance. This edition includes a new post-script by the author, examining progress in theatre semiotics since first publication, and a fully updated bibliography.
Author Biography
Keir Elam is Professor of English Drama at the University of Florence.
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