Hartley, Andrew
Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in Performance)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526139443
- author:
- Hartley, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, Shakespeare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Julius Caesar presents a comprehensive performance history of William Shakespeare's play, tracing its evolution from 1599 to the present day. This study explores how the play has been reinterpreted and reimagined over time, moving from a focus on oratory skill to a dark political thriller.
The book examines productions such as Orson Welles's groundbreaking film, Joseph Mankeiwicz's Oscar-winning adaptation, and stage productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which interrogate their own cultural context and pressing contemporary concerns. By navigating the play's thorny theatrical qualities, this study reveals productions that have excited audiences.
Through its global perspective and theoretical approach, Julius Caesar sheds new light on a play sometimes considered old-fashioned, highlighting its enduring relevance in modern theatre and performance.
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