Unlocking Rostand’s Chantecler: a clear, thoughtful look at its ideas, stagecraft, and satirical bite.
This critical study surveys how the play uses design, performance, and theme to create a vivid world. It explains why large-scale scenery, symbolic costumes, and precise dramatic timing matter to the experience of the work. The analysis connects act-by-act events to Rostand’s broader critique of vanity, cosmopolitanism, and social display, while considering the audience’s reception and the play’s enduring questions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a revealing study of playwright Edmond Rostand's final work, Chantecler, explores the symbolic depth and diverse themes examined throughout the play. It reveals the unique and often witty narrative techniques employed through the use of anthropomorphized animals, and how they both mirror and critique various aspects of human society. The book examines Chantecler through the lens of literature, history, and philosophy, unveiling its profundity as a text that challenges conventional perspectives and invites reflection on themes of art, love, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams. This study is an essential resource for theater enthusiasts, academics, and anyone fascinated by the intricacies and cultural impact of Chantecler. By offering unprecedented insight into Rostand's creative vision and process, this book enriches our understanding and appreciation of his enduring masterpiece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330528310_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330528310
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330528310
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 76 pages. 8.98x5.91x0.43 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk133052831X
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