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Adaptations of Shakespeare: An Anthology of Plays from the 17th Century to the Present
Contributor(s): Fischlin, Daniel (Editor), Fortier, Mark (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0415198941     ISBN-13: 9780415198943
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE: $54.14  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2000
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Annotation: Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. In this groundbreaking anthology, Fischlin and Fortier bring together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeare's work from around the world and across the centuries. Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading and a list of related adaptations for study. The collection is prefaced by a detailed introduction that offers an invaluable examination of issues related to the theatrical adaptation and rewriting of Shakespeare.
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BISAC Categories:
- Drama | Anthologies (multiple Authors)
Dewey: 808.82
LCCN: 99054842
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 7.5" W x 9.67" L (1.21 lbs) 326 pages
Features: Illustrated
 
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Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. This groundbreaking anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeares work from around the world and across the centuries. The plays include
The Woman's Prize or the Tamer Tamed John Fletcher
The History of King Lear Nahum Tate
King Stephen: A Fragment of a Tragedy John Keats
The Public (El P(blico) Federico Garcia Lorca
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Bertolt Brecht
uMabatha Welcome Msomi
Measure for Measure Charles Marowitz
Hamletmachine Heiner M ller
Lears Daughters The Womens Theatre Group & Elaine Feinstein
Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel
This Islands Mine Philip Osment
Harlem Duet Djanet Sears
Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading. The collection is prefaced by a detailed General Introduction, which offers an invaluable examination of issues related to
 
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