Catálogo de libros: Estudios literarios: obras de teatro y dramaturgos

3546 Catálogo de libros: Estudios literarios: obras de teatro y dramaturgos

Libros Eliminar filtro Inglés Eliminar filtro Literatura y estudios literarios Eliminar filtro Literatura: historia y crítica Eliminar filtro Estudios literarios: obras de teatro y dramaturgos Eliminar filtro Quitar filtros
  • Late Plays of Tennessee Williams
    William Prosser
    In The Late Plays of Tennessee Williams, Prosser reassesses the playwright’s later works. Determined to liberate them from the literary purgatory to which they had been condemned by the critics, Prosser examines the works Williams produced from the early 1960s until the playwright’s death in 1983. Throughout the book, Prosser contends that Williams’ talent was not destroyed, bu...
    Disponible

    108,08 €

  • Vehicle for Performance
    Margaret Dickin
    This book investigates the transformation of the Tragic Messenger role, traditionally a minor supporting character in Greek drama who brought news from off stage, into one of the leading acting roles in ancient drama. This book investigates transformation of the Tragic Messenger role. ...
    Disponible

    68,31 €

  • Euripides
    Matthew Wright
    'Orestes' was one of Euripides’ most popular plays in antiquity. Its plot, which centres on Orestes’ murder of his mother Clytemnestra and its aftermath, is exciting as well as morally complex; its presentation of madness is unusually intense and disturbing; it deals with politics in a way which has resonances for both ancient and modern democracies; and, it has a brilliantly u...
    Disponible

    42,27 €

  • Shakespeare, from Stage to Screen
    Sarah Hatchuel
    ...
    Disponible

    64,39 €

  • Unhistorical Shakespeare
    Madhavi Menon
    Unhistorical Shakespeare argues that the way in which we study history has significant bearing on what desire we study, and how we study it. Menon argues that our embrace of difference as the template for relating past and present produces a hetero temporality in which chronology determines identity. In turn, such an understanding of history fixes sexual identity as the domain ...
    Disponible

    145,40 €

  • Poetics
    Aristotle / S. H. Butcher / SHButcher
    The writings of Greek philosopher ARISTOTLE (384BC–322BC)—student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great—are among the most influential on Western thought, and indeed upon Western civilization itself. From theology and logic to politics and even biology, there is no area of human knowledge that has not been touched by his thinking.Poetics—one of Aristotle’s greatest works—is ...
    Disponible

    15,95 €

  • Incest, Drama and Nature’s Law, 1550 1700
    Richard A. McCabe / Richard AMcCabe
    ...
    Disponible

    77,21 €

  • Shakespearean Metaphysics
    Michael Witmore
    Metaphysics is usually associated with that part of the philosophical tradition which asks about ’last things’, questions such as: How many substances are there in the world? Which is more fundamental, quantity or quality? Are events prior to things, or do they happen to those things? While he wasn’t a philosopher, Shakespeare was obviously interested in ’ultimates’ of this sor...
    Disponible

    42,36 €

  • Shakespearean Metaphysics
    Michael Witmore
    Metaphysics is usually associated with that part of the philosophical tradition which asks about 'last things', questions such as: How many substances are there in the world? Which is more fundamental, quantity or quality? Are events prior to things? Or do they happen to those things? While he wasn’t a philosopher, Shakespeare was obviously interested in 'ultimates' of this sor...
    Disponible

    174,34 €

  • Commedia dell’Arte of Flaminio Scala
    Richard Andrews
    This is a translation with detailed commentary of 30 commedia dell’arte scenarios first published in 1611 by Flaminio Scala. It aims principally to demonstrate the methodology of Italian improvised theater and the constant interchange of plot, characterization, and scene structure between scripted and improvised comedy. ...
    Disponible

    168,71 €

  • Manhood and Masculine Identity in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth
    Maria L Howell / Maria L. Howell / Maria LHowell
    Maria Howell’s, Manhood and Masculine Identity in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, is an important and compelling scholarly work which seeks to examine the sixteenth century’s greatest concern, echoed by Hamlet himself, 'What is a man?' ...
    Disponible

    51,34 €

  • Dramas of Culture
    Wayne Jeffrey Froman
    Dramas of Culture is the first volume in the TEXTURES: Philosophy/Literature/Culture series to study drama as a cultural effect, linking theatricality to main currents of continental philosophical thinking, cultural critique, and literary theory and interpretation_from Aristotle to contemporary cultural studies. The twelve interwoven interdisciplinary essays focus on the dramat...
    Disponible

    62,62 €

  • The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Theatre
    ...
    Disponible

    140,56 €

  • American Realism and American Drama, 1880 1940
    Brenda Murphy
    ...
    Disponible

    58,06 €

  • The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Theatre
    ...
    Disponible

    48,73 €

  • Johnson On Shakespeare
    Walter Raleigh
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
    Disponible

    33,62 €

  • The Biography And Bibliography Of Shakespeare (1863)
    Henry George Bohn
    The Biography and Bibliography of Shakespeare is a book written by Henry George Bohn and first published in 1863. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet. The biography section of the book explores Shakespeare’s life, including his birth and upbringing in Stratford-upon-Avon, his marriage, his move...
    Disponible

    48,08 €

  • Strafford
    John Sterling
    Strafford: A Tragedy is a play written by John Sterling and first published in 1843. The play is set in England during the 17th century and centers around the historical figure of Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford, who was a prominent politician and adviser to King Charles I. The play explores the downfall of Strafford, who was accused of treason and ultimately executed. ...
    Disponible

    31,17 €

  • Sonnets Of William Shakespeare
    William Shakespeare
    Sonnets of William Shakespeare: With an Introduction and Notes (1902) is a collection of 154 sonnets written by the legendary poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. The sonnets are presented in their original form, with an introduction and notes provided by the editor. The introduction provides a brief overview of Shakespeare’s life and career, as well as an analysis of the ...
    Disponible

    30,15 €

  • Shakespeare’s Portrayal Of The Moral Life (1902)
    Frank Chapman Sharp / William Shakespeare
    Shakespeare’s Portrayal Of The Moral Life is a book written by William Shakespeare, originally published in 1902. The book is a collection of Shakespeare’s plays that explore the concept of morality and offer insight into the human condition. The book examines the moral dilemmas faced by the characters in Shakespeare’s plays and how they navigate their way through them. It also...
    Disponible

    32,25 €

  • Poetic Justice In The Drama (1912)
    Michael A. Quinlan / Michael AQuinlan
    Poetic Justice In The Drama is a book written by Michael A. Quinlan in 1912. The book is a study of the use and importance of poetic justice in dramatic literature. Poetic justice is a literary device where virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often through a twist of fate or coincidence. Quinlan explores the origins of poetic justice in ancient Greek drama and its evolutio...
    Disponible

    32,22 €

  • Memoranda
    Benito Perez Galdos
    Memoranda: Paco Navarro, La Reina Isabel, La Casa De Shakespeare, Pereda, Cuarenta Leguas Por Cantabria, Clarin, And More (1906) is a collection of essays and articles by Spanish author Benito Perez Galdos. The book contains a diverse range of topics, including profiles of notable figures such as Paco Navarro and Queen Isabel, as well as literary criticism of authors such as Sh...
    Disponible

    33,31 €

  • Shakespeareana (1894)
    Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser
    Shakespeareana is a book written by Wilhelm Oechelhaeuser and originally published in 1894. The book is a collection of essays and articles about the life and works of William Shakespeare, one of the most famous playwrights in history. Oechelhaeuser was a German scholar and his writings reflect his deep knowledge and appreciation of Shakespeare’s works. The book covers a wide r...
    Disponible

    33,33 €

  • Shakespeare Allusion Books, Part 1 (1874)
    Clement Mansfield Ingleby
    Shakespeare Allusion Books, Part 1 is a literary work by Clement Mansfield Ingleby, published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive collection of allusions made to Shakespeare’s plays, characters, and themes in various works of literature, including poetry, drama, and fiction. Ingleby has meticulously compiled and analyzed these allusions, providing insightful commentary on thei...
    Disponible

    32,27 €

  • The Bi-Lateral Cypher Of Sir Francis Bacon, Part 3, Deciphered Secret Story 1622 To 1671
    Elizabeth Wells Gallup
    The Bi-Lateral Cypher of Sir Francis Bacon, Part 3, Deciphered Secret Story 1622 to 1671: The Lost Manuscripts, Where They Were Hidden (1910) is a book written by Elizabeth Wells Gallup. The book is a detailed account of the lost manuscripts of Sir Francis Bacon, a renowned English philosopher, statesman, and scientist. Part 3 of the Bi-Lateral Cypher series, the book focuses o...
    Disponible

    36,10 €

  • Shakespeare’s Marriage, His Departure From Stratford, And Other Incidents In His Life (1905)
    Joseph William Gray
    Shakespeare’s Marriage, His Departure From Stratford, And Other Incidents In His Life is a non-fiction book written by Joseph William Gray and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of William Shakespeare, one of the most celebrated playwrights in the history of English literature. The author delves into Shakespeare’s personal life, including h...
    Disponible

    35,42 €

  • The Shakespeare Papers Of The Late William Maginn (1856)
    William Maginn
    The Shakespeare Papers Of The Late William Maginn is a book published in 1856, written by William Maginn. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by Maginn on the works of William Shakespeare. The essays cover a range of topics related to Shakespeare’s plays, including their historical context, their literary style, and their critical reception. Maginn was a not...
    Disponible

    37,49 €

  • Short Studies Of Shakespeare’s Plots (1898)
    Cyril Ransome
    Short Studies of Shakespeare’s Plots is a book written by Cyril Ransome and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays that analyze the plots of some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Ransome provides a detailed examination of the structure, themes, and characters of each play, offering insight into the genius of Shakespeare’s writing. The essays cover a range of p...
    Disponible

    35,38 €

  • Shakespeare’s Ovid
    Arthur Golding
    Shakespeare’s Ovid: Being Arthur Golding’s Translation of The Metamorphoses (1904) is a book that contains the complete translation of The Metamorphoses, a famous work by the Roman poet Ovid, as translated by Arthur Golding. The Metamorphoses is a collection of myths and legends from ancient Greece and Rome, and it has been a source of inspiration for many writers throughout hi...
    Disponible

    38,57 €

  • Scott’s Lady of the Lake
    Walter Scott
    Scott’s Lady of the Lake is a classic poem that tells the story of a young Scottish knight named James Fitz-James and his quest to win the heart of Ellen Douglas, the Lady of the Lake. Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the poem is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue. This edition of the poem, published in 1892, includes an introduction and n...
    Disponible

    33,25 €