French Theatre in the Neo-classical Era, 1550–1789 (Theatre in Europe: A Documentary History) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521230136 ISBN 13: 9780521230131

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

This volume covers the period that saw the establishment in France of a centralized official theater--not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theater and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theaters are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.

About this title

Book Description:

Fifth in the series Theatre in Europe: a Documentary History, this volume covers the period which saw the establishment in France of a centralised official theatre SH not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theatre and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theatres are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.

Review:

"This book is undoubtedly a useful tool for anyone dealing with studies of French theatre." Tjene Tedeschi, Sixteenth Century Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521230136
• ISBN 13: 9780521230131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 762
• Editor: Howarth William D.