David Lindley
The Tempest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107619579
- author:
- David Lindley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 298
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, Shakespeare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Tempest by William Shakespeare This magical romance has long been a subject of critical interpretation, with its complex questions about authority and power sparking debate. In this updated edition, David Lindley provides a thorough introduction that explores the latest directions in criticism and performance. Lindley's introduction examines the play's dramatic form, stagecraft, and use of music and spectacle, demonstrating its uniquely experimental nature. The edition also includes a new section on casting in recent productions, shedding light on colonization, racial and gender stereotypes, and the theatrical experience. Careful attention is given to these aspects of the play, offering insights into Shakespeare's work that will be useful for readers interested in understanding this enigmatic masterpiece.