Shakespeare was a master of language, his sayings have become
part of everyday speech, and his plays endure, in part, because of
the beauty of his verse. Shakespeare's language, however, poses
special difficulties for modern actors because many of his words
seem unusual or difficult to pronounce, he employs rhetorical
devices throughout his works, and he carefully uses rhythm to
convey sense.
The relation of the modern actor to the Shakespearean text, the
importance of understanding the nuances of his language, and the
fundamentals of grammar are all thoroughly examined in this volume.
Its heart is a detailed consideration of the iambic code, the
metrical system that Shakespeare used to give so much power to his
verse. O'Dell also examines the importance of formal rhetoric in
Elizabethan England and Shakespeare's artful use of rhetorical
devices in his plays. As a practical reference guide, this volume
keeps in mind the particular needs of theater professionals.
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