| Description |
xxii, 293 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Shakespeare in production |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Shakespeare in production.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-281) and index. |
| Summary |
"For over four hundred years, in every country where Shakespeare's plays have been performed, The Merchant of Venice has aroused controversy and excitement. This edition is the first to offer a comprehensive account of the Merchant in performance. Charles Edelman's introduction challenges many of the myths and preconceptions associated with the play, and shows how historical events and cultural attitudes have shaped actors' interpretations and audience responses. The commentary, printed alongside the text, describes how different actors, directors and designers have approached each character and episode on stage, film and television, from the first performances in the 1590s to the present day. The extraordinary variety of The Merchant of Venice in production will give every reader new and different insights into one of Shakespeare's most powerful but troubling plays. Book jacket."--Jacket. |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: List of illustrations -- Series editors' preface -- Acknowledgements -- Editor's note -- List of abbreviations -- List of productions -- Introduction -- List of characters -- The Merchant of Venice and commentary -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Bibliography -- Index. -- List of illustrations -- Series editors' preface -- Acknowledgements -- Editor's note -- List of abbreviations -- List of productions -- Introduction -- List of characters -- The Merchant of Venice and commentary -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Subject |
Shylock (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Merchant of Venice.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Dramatic production.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history.
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Venice (Italy) -- Drama.
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Jews -- Italy -- Drama.
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Moneylenders -- Drama.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. (OCoLC)fst00029048
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Shylock (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst01117942
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Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare, William) (OCoLC)fst01356167
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Jews. (OCoLC)fst00983135
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Moneylenders. (OCoLC)fst01025356
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Theater. (OCoLC)fst01149217
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Italy. (OCoLC)fst01204565
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Italy -- Venice.
(OCoLC)fst01204473
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Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 The merchant of Venice
(DE-588)4099363-2
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Aufführung (DE-588)4143388-9
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Geschichte (DE-588)4020517-4
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Literatura inglesa.
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Teatro elizabetano.
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Shakespeare, William.
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Merchant of Venice.
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| Genre/Form |
Comedy.
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Comedy plays. (OCoLC)fst01921567
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Comedies.
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Comedy.
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Comedy plays.
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Comedies.
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| Added Author |
Edelman, Charles.
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| ISBN |
0521773385 (hardback) |
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9780521773386 (hardback) |
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0521774292 (pbk.) |
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9780521774291 (pbk.) |
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