Teague Frances (85 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shakespeare's effect on America's intellectual and artistic life has been much discussed, but what role does he play on the American popular stage? This study changes our understanding of Shakespeare's presence in American life. The book looks at how Shakespeare came to America just before the Revolutionary War. As Americans broke with Britain, they embraced Britain's playwright. Teague re-examines P. T. Barnum's attempt to buy Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Astor Place Riot when twenty-three people died, and the way both Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth regarded Shakespeare. In the history of Broadway, more musicals have drawn on Shakespeare than any other author. Shakespeare musicals like Kiss Me, Kate and West Side Story can tell us much about America's culture, but sometimes failed musicals such as Swingin' the Dream can tell us more. With discussion of over twenty Shakespeare musicals, this study demonstrates that Shakespeare has always been present in popular shows.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shakespeare's effect on America's intellectual and artistic life has been much discussed, but what role does he play on the American popular stage? This study changes our understanding of Shakespeare's presence in American life. The book looks at how Shakespeare came to America just before the Revolutionary War. As Americans broke with Britain, they embraced Britain's playwright. Teague re-examines P. T. Barnum's attempt to buy Shakespeare's Birthplace, the Astor Place Riot when twenty-three people died, and the way both Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth regarded Shakespeare. In the history of Broadway, more musicals have drawn on Shakespeare than any other author. Shakespeare musicals like Kiss Me, Kate and West Side Story can tell us much about America's culture, but sometimes failed musicals such as Swingin' the Dream can tell us more. With discussion of over twenty Shakespeare musicals, this study demonstrates that Shakespeare has always been present in popular shows.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0838635245.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. 1994. No Edition Remarks. 190 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Some tears (various sizes) and creases to the DJ. Sunning to the spine. Remainder mark to outer top edge of pages. Pages are clean and free from markings. Binding is solid. BP/Shakespeare.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Black hardcover with gilt titling to spine. DJ has slight wear to foot of spine, otherwise this book is in exceptional condition. Binding tight and pages clean. NOT X-LIB. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. A truly lovely FIRST EDITION copy! A crisp, bright, and tight copy in trade paperback -- virtually "as new." No markings or defects of any kind to the covers, the spine, or the text block. Stated first edition ("First published 2006"). Suitable condition for presentation as a gift, or for adding to a library collection. Ships from NC. All paperbacks are sealed in recycled plastic, packaged securely with recycled cardboard backing, and shipped promptly with tracking information. (E-6.).…

Condition: New/New. 1st edition thus. Traces the stage history and critical reception of Ben Jonsons play from 1614 to 1978. Mint copy of HB 1st with jacket. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 176 pp, index, bibliography, notes, appendixes. Hardcover in black cloth boards; in blue illus jacket in Brodart.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if somewhat edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 222 pages ; 24 cm. Subjects; Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Dramatic production. Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Technique. Theaters Stage-setting and scenery. Stage props. 1 Kg. …

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Lewisburg 1985 Bucknell Univ. Press. 9 1/2" cloth HB. 176 p. First edition. The story of Ben Jonson's play from 1614 to 1978. dust jacket has tiny chip on bottom of front, otherwise Fine in Near Fine jacket.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In stock ready to dispatch from the UK.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a very good if somewhat edge-bumped and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 222 pages ; 24 cm. Subjects; Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Dramatic production. Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Technique. Theaters Stage-setting and scenery. Stage props. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in dust jacket. Moderate handling. Clean, tight and unmarked. Notes, bibliography, index. Very neat -- a sound copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0918016746. …

Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. New York: Exposition Press, 1960. 1st edition. 24mo oblong. 32pp. Illus. Good book with good dust jacket. Lower boards bumped. Dust jacket in mylar cover. Inquire if you need further information.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.