This insightful and engaging new title in the Theatre & series explores the various connections between theatre and Islam. Drawing on both historical and recent examples to trace their relationsh
Theatrical playing, Hamlet famously averred, holds a mirror up to nature. But unlike the reflections in the mirror, the theater’s images are composed of real objects, most notably bodies, that h
This volume considers theatre's use of material from the real world in productions throughout history, such as verbatim material from everyday life, celebrity actors, physical surroundings, and physic
A theatrical biography of Voltaire, whose career provides insights into the theatrical culture not only of France, but of much of eighteenth century Europe.
Expanded edition of the work originally published by Cornell U. Press in 1984 and endorsed by BCL3 . Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Esteemed scholar and theater aficionado Marvin Carlson has seen an unsurpassed number of theatrical productions in his long and distinguished career. Ten Thousand Nights is a lively chronicle of a hal
From before history was recorded to the present day, theatre has been a major artistic form around the world. From puppetry to mimes and street theatre, this complex art has utilized all other art for
