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Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at
Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin
and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage
as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a
selection of the actors' own words with those of their
contemporaries and critics.
Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at
Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin
and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage
as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a
selection of the actors' own words with those of their
contemporaries and critics.
Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at
Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin
and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage
as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a
selection of the actors' own words with those of their
contemporaries and critics.
The Rhetoric of Sensibility in Eighteenth-Century Culture explores
the burgeoning eighteenth-century fascination with the human body
as an eloquent, expressive object. This wide-ranging study examines
the role of the body within a number of cultural arenas -
particularly oratory, the theatre and the novel - and charts the
efforts of projectors and reformers who sought to exploit the
textual potential of the body for the public assertion of modern
politeness. Paul Goring shows how diverse writers and performers
including David Garrick, James Fordyce, Samuel Richardson, Sarah
Fielding and Laurence Sterne were involved in the construction of
new ideals of physical eloquence - bourgeois, sentimental ideals
which stood in contrast to more patrician, classical bodily modes.
Through innovative readings of fiction and contemporary manuals on
acting and public speaking, Goring reveals the ways in which the
human body was treated as an instrument for the display of
sensibility and polite values.
The Rhetoric of Sensibility in Eighteenth-Century Culture explores
the burgeoning eighteenth-century fascination with the human body
as an eloquent, expressive object. This wide-ranging study examines
the role of the body within a number of cultural arenas -
particularly oratory, the theatre and the novel - and charts the
efforts of projectors and reformers who sought to exploit the
textual potential of the body for the public assertion of modern
politeness. Paul Goring shows how diverse writers and performers
including David Garrick, James Fordyce, Samuel Richardson, Sarah
Fielding and Laurence Sterne were involved in the construction of
new ideals of physical eloquence - bourgeois, sentimental ideals
which stood in contrast to more patrician, classical bodily modes.
Through innovative readings of fiction and contemporary manuals on
acting and public speaking, Goring reveals the ways in which the
human body was treated as an instrument for the display of
sensibility and polite values.
Sterne's Sentimental Journey is a novel without a plot and a journey without a destination. Here, Sterne records the adventures of the amiable Parson Yorick, as sets off on his travels through France and Italy, relishing his encounters with all manner of men and women, particularly the pretty ones. The tale rapidly moves away from the narrative of travel to become a series of pathetic and ironic incidents, dramatic sketches, philosophical musings, and anecdotes. Here, sharp wit is mixed with gaiety, irony with tender feeling forging a truly original style and establishing Sterne as the first of the stream-of-consciousness writers.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This guide to eighteenth-century literature and culture provides
students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context
from 1688-1789, including: the historical, cultural and
intellectual background including the expansion of cultural
production and the growth of 'print culture'; major writers, genres
and groups; concise explanations of key terms needed to understand
the literature and criticism; an overview of key critical
approaches; and a chronology mapping historical events and literary
works and further reading including websites and electronic
resources."Introductions to British Literature and Culture" provide
practical guides to key literary periods. Guides in the series help
to orientate students as they begin a new module or area of study,
providing concise information on the historical, cultural, literary
and critical context and acting as an initial map of the knowledge
needed to study the literature and culture of a specific period.
Each guide includes an overview of the historical period,
intellectual contexts, major genres, critical approaches and a
guide to original research and resource materials in the area,
enabling students to progress confidently to further study.
This guide to eighteenth-century literature and culture provides
students with the ideal introduction to literature and its context
from 1688-1789, including: the historical, cultural and
intellectual background including the expansion of cultural
production and the growth of "print culture"; major writers, genres
and groups; concise explanations of key terms needed to understand
the literature and criticism; an overview of key critical
approaches; a chronology mapping historical events and literary
works; and a guide to further reading, including websites and
electronic resources.
"Studying Literature: The Essential Companion" is a unique guide
for English undergraduates. It combines practical advice on study
skills with key information on literary theories and theorists,
offering invaluable support throughout any English degree. Key
Features:
- A study skills guide combined with an overview of literary
theories makes for a one-stop reference that can be used throughout
your English degree.
- The study skills section prepares you for your course with
advice on using the library for essay writing, and for your exams
with tips on revision and preparation.
- The digital resource section provides information on how to use
Google Books and sites such as Facebook, as well as the pros and
cons of using Wikipedia.
- Understanding literary theory is essential to all English
degrees and this section outlines the main theories in a clear and
comprehensive way.
- Literary theorists are profiled to ensure that you have a
comprehensive grounding in the subject.
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