Goethe's Faust: Theatre of Modernity - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521194644 ISBN 13 : 9780521194648

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Goethe's Faust Leading Faust scholars consider the striking modern relevance and the operatic character and structure of Goethe's pivotal theatrical work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Faust has been called the fundamental icon of Western culture, and Goethe's inexhaustible poetic drama is the centrepiece of its tradition in literature, music and art. In recent years, this play has experienced something of a renaissance, with a surge of studies, theatre productions, press coverage and public discussions. Reflecting this renewed interest, leading Goethe scholars in this volume explore the play's striking modernity within its theatrical framework. The chapters present new aspects such as the virtuality of Faust, the music drama, the modernization of evil, Faust's blindness, the gay Mephistopheles, classic beauty and horror as phantasmagoria, and Goethe's anticipation of modern science, economics and ecology. The book contains an illustrated section on Faust in modern performance, with contributions by renowned directors, critics and dramaturges, and a major interview with Peter Stein, director of the uncut 'millennium production' of Expo 2000.

Revue de presse :

'[Goethe's Faust] is a stimulating and illuminating anthology.' Christian Weber, Florida State University

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0521194644
• ISBN 13: 9780521194648
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 346