The Theatres of Moliere (Paperback)

Molière's plays are the cornerstone of the French Classical dramatic repertoire. Adapted and exploited in his day by dramatists of the English Restoration, they are now again growing in popularity.
In this detailed and fascinating volume, Gerry McCarthy examines the practice and method of possibly the greatest actor-dramatist. From the rough farces of Molière's days on the road to the creation of the diverse and spectacular court entertainments on his return to Paris, McCarthy sheds new light on the dramatic intelligence and theatrical understanding of Molière's writing for the actor.
Drawing on Molière's own brief discussions of performance and the contemporary evidence of his practice, this is a crucial addition to the debate on style and method in classical acting and on the staging of classical plays on the contemporary stage.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Theatre Production Studies
Release date:	April 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Gerry McCarthy
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-25947-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > General
LSN:	0-415-25947-9
Barcode:	9780415259477

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