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Title: Shakespeare in the Theatre
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Shakespeare in the Theatre" by William Poel is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's works within the context of the Elizabethan stage, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the theatrical conventions and settings of his time, emphasizing how the unique characteristics of the Elizabethan theatre shaped his dramatic art. The work reflects on the challenges modern productions face compared to the original performances, advocating for a deeper understanding of historical context in interpreting Shakespeare. The opening of the work outlines the foundational idea that an understanding of the Elizabethan stage is crucial for a comprehensive appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. Poel discusses the misconceptions held by modern readers and critics regarding the inadequacies of the Elizabethan theatre, asserting that these plays were carefully crafted to suit their time's theatrical standards and audience expectations. He details elements such as the simplicity of stage design and the interdependence between the playwright's artistic choices and the limitations of his medium, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of how these factors influenced the interpretation and performance of Shakespeare's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poel, William, 1852-1934
EBook No.: 35109
Published: Jan 29, 2011
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history
Subject: Theater -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Shakespeare in the Theatre
Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Shakespeare in the Theatre" by William Poel is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's works within the context of the Elizabethan stage, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the theatrical conventions and settings of his time, emphasizing how the unique characteristics of the Elizabethan theatre shaped his dramatic art. The work reflects on the challenges modern productions face compared to the original performances, advocating for a deeper understanding of historical context in interpreting Shakespeare. The opening of the work outlines the foundational idea that an understanding of the Elizabethan stage is crucial for a comprehensive appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. Poel discusses the misconceptions held by modern readers and critics regarding the inadequacies of the Elizabethan theatre, asserting that these plays were carefully crafted to suit their time's theatrical standards and audience expectations. He details elements such as the simplicity of stage design and the interdependence between the playwright's artistic choices and the limitations of his medium, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of how these factors influenced the interpretation and performance of Shakespeare's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poel, William, 1852-1934
EBook No.: 35109
Published: Jan 29, 2011
Downloads: 69
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history
Subject: Theater -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.