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Titus Andronicus
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Titus Andronicus
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Friedman
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With Alan Dessen
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Series | Shakespeare in Performance |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:328 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780719082528
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Classifications | Dewey:822.33 |
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Audience | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
Edition |
2nd edition
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Illustrations |
Halftones, black & white
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Manchester University Press
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Imprint |
Manchester University Press
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Publication Date |
30 June 2013 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Michael D. Friedman's second edition of this stage history of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus adds an examination of twelve major theatrical productions and one film that appeared in the years 1989-2009. Friedman identifies four lines of descent in the recent performance history of the play: the stylised, realistic, darkly comic, and political approaches, which culminate in Julie Taymor's harrowing film Titus (1999). Aspects of Taymor's eclectic vision of ancient Rome under the grip of modern fascism were copied by several subsequent productions, making Titus the most characteristic, as well as the most influential, contemporary performance of the play. Friedman's work extends Alan Dessen's original study to include Taymor's film, along with chapters devoted to the efforts of international directors including Gregory Doran, Silviu Purcarete, and Yukio Ninagawa. This expanded volume will prove essential to students of Shakespeare's play, along with scholars interested in the tragedy's gruesome yet occasionally comical performance history. -- .
Author Biography
Michael D. Friedman is a Professor of English in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts at the University of Scranton -- .
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