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The ancient world on the Victorian and Edwardian stage

The first study of the depictions of the Ancient World on the Victorian and Edwardian stage, this book analyzes plays set in and dramatising the histories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Babylon and the Holy Land. In doing so, it seeks to locate theatre within the wider culture, tracing its links and intera...

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Main Authors: Richards, Jeffrey
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Civilization, Classical, in literature.
Theatrical companies > History > 19th century > England.
Theater > Production and direction > History > 19th century > England.
Historical drama, English > History and criticism.
English drama > History and criticism > 19th century.
Literary studies: plays & playwrights.
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900.
General & world history.
Ancient history: to c 500 CE.
Literature.
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230250895
Summary: The first study of the depictions of the Ancient World on the Victorian and Edwardian stage, this book analyzes plays set in and dramatising the histories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Babylon and the Holy Land. In doing so, it seeks to locate theatre within the wider culture, tracing its links and interaction with other cultural forms.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Originally published in: 2009.
Carrier Form: 280 p.
ISBN: 9780230229365
9780230250895 :
0230250890 :
CLC: J809.561
Contents: Foreword The Victorians and the Ancient World The Early Victorian Actor-Managers and the Ancient World Living Greek Statues Wilson Barrett's Ancient World Irving's Ancient World Tree's Ancient World The Toga Play: Climax and Decline Notes Index.

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