Exposed by the Mask: Form and Language in Drama - Couverture rigide

Hall, Sir Peter

 
9781840029932: Exposed by the Mask: Form and Language in Drama
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ISBN 10 : 1840029935 ISBN 13 : 9781840029932
Editeur : Oberon Books Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

In these four lectures Peter Hall reveals a lifetime of discoveries about classical theatre, Shakespeare, opera and modern drama. The central argument is that form and structured language paradoxically give freedom to power of thought and feeling, much as the masks of early Greek drama enabled actors to express extreme emotion. The mask may take many forms – the precise language of Beckett and Pinter, the classical form of Mozart’s operas, or Shakespeare’s verse. Reprinted to form part of the Oberon Masters series, a brand new collection of attractive hardbacks on key themes within the arts written by leading lights in each subject.

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Revue de presse

This is a fascinating analysis that will undoubtedly provoke thought in anybody who reads it.... he moves on to some thoughts about how desperate is the need for Theatre in today's society. This leads to a plea to politicians to recognise its value, which is even more timely following the recent announcement of such swathing cuts to the Arts Council's budget. Exposed by the Mask is quite a short book but is filled with wisdom and would make a perfect gift for anybody interested in theatre, whether as a practitioner or spectator. For full review visit: --http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/articles/311010y.htm

Présentation de l'éditeur

In these four lectures Peter Hall reveals a lifetime of discoveries about classical theatre, Shakespeare, opera and modern drama. The central argument is that form and structured language paradoxically give freedom to power of thought and feeling, much as the masks of early Greek drama enabled actors to express extreme emotion. The mask may take many forms the precise language of Beckett and Pinter, the classical form of Mozart s operas, or Shakespeare s verse. Reprinted to form part of the Oberon Masters series, this is a title that simply cannot be missed.

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Éditeur
Oberon Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1840029935
ISBN 13 
9781840029932
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
112
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1559361905 ISBN 13 :  9781559361903
Editeur : Theatre Communications Group, 2000
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