Troilus and Cressida (Paperback, New)

This edition is the first to offer a detailed account of the theatrical treatment of Troilus and Cressida on the British and North American stages from its first revivals at the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. As social turmoil increased, audiences grew more in tune with the play's cynical undercutting of the Homeric tale of Greeks and Trojans, and less dismissive of Shakepeare's dark comedic treatment of the Medieval tale of Troilus and Cressida. This edition of this problematic and fascinating play traces its theatrical history, drawing upon critical responses, photographic archives, promptbooks, and video tapes of more recent productions to trace changes in production styles and emphases. Stage history is placed against a broader background of social change including shifting attitudes towards war, politics, sexual issues, and the rise of feminism that has increased understanding of Cressida's actions in a wartime man's world.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Shakespeare in Production
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	William Shakespeare
Editors:	Frances A. Shirley
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	280
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-79684-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > General
LSN:	0-521-79684-9
Barcode:	9780521796842

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