The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre by John Russell Brown
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.
tellingly charts the impact not just of exceptional individuals but of social and economic factors and technological change on theatreA spread of deftly selected illustrations informatively and handsomely embellishes the text. * TLS *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192854421 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192854429 |
| Title | The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre |
| Author | John Russell Brown |
| Series | Oxford Illustrated History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2001-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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