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The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre John Russell Brown (Professor of Theature, Professor of Theature, University of Michigan)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre By John Russell Brown (Professor of Theature, Professor of Theature, University of Michigan)

Summary

This is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the history of theatre, ranging from Ancient Egyptian festivals to contemporary performance arts. Lavishly illustrated in black and white and colour throughout, this is the perfect book for theatre goer and student alike

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre Summary

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by John Russell Brown (Professor of Theature, Professor of Theature, University of Michigan)

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.

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre 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 *

About John Russell Brown (Professor of Theature, Professor of Theature, University of Michigan)

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.

Table of Contents

1. THE FIRST THEATRES; 4. ITALIAN RENAISSANCE THEATRE; 8. EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY THEATRE; 12. ORIENTAL THEATRES

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GOR001690462
9780192854421
0192854429
The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by John Russell Brown (Professor of Theature, Professor of Theature, University of Michigan)
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