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The History of Theatre

by David Timson
Carole Boyd
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This bold undertaking covers Western theatre from ancient Greece to the present day. It traces the development of dramatic art through the miracle plays, the great Shakespearean period, Molière and Racine in France, Goethe in Germany, through the nineteenth century and the main movements in the twentieth century. It is illustrated by numerous examples of differing styles, with some historical recordings as well and excerpts from nearly fifty plays - a fascinating journey. It is written by David Timson, the British actor and director who features extensively on Naxos AudioBooks in both roles.
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Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Edition: Unabridged
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  • ISBN: 9789629547219
  • File size: 148828 KB
  • Release date: April 28, 2005
  • Duration: 05:10:03

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  • ISBN: 9789629547219
  • File size: 148986 KB
  • Release date: April 28, 2005
  • Duration: 05:10:03
  • Number of parts: 4
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Literary Criticism Nonfiction

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English

This bold undertaking covers Western theatre from ancient Greece to the present day. It traces the development of dramatic art through the miracle plays, the great Shakespearean period, Molière and Racine in France, Goethe in Germany, through the nineteenth century and the main movements in the twentieth century. It is illustrated by numerous examples of differing styles, with some historical recordings as well and excerpts from nearly fifty plays - a fascinating journey. It is written by David Timson, the British actor and director who features extensively on Naxos AudioBooks in both roles.
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Literary Criticism Nonfiction