The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare in Production)
Автор:William Shakespeare Год: 2003 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 296 ISBN: 0521667410 Book DescriptionThis book discusses the stage history of The Taming of the Shrew, surveying major productions of the play.Download DescriptionThe story of Katherina and her marriage to Petruchio has been popular in the theater for four centuries, but thejoke of taming an unruly woman has long been growing increasingly controversial. This edition examines how theater directors and performers have explored the complexities of Katherina's story and that of Christopher Sly, the poor man whose story frames hers. It surveys productions in the English-speaking world, reviewing precise details of the stage action in a social and political context.