The Merchant of Venice

By:

William Shakespeare

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Shakespeare in Production

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For over four hundred years, in every country where Shakespeare's plays have been performed, The Merchant of Venice has aroused controversy and excitement. This edition is the first to offer a comprehensive account of the Merchant in performance. Charles Edelman's introduction challenges many of the myths and preconceptions associated with the play, and shows how historical events and cultural attitudes have shaped actors' interpretations and audience responses. The commentary, printed alongside the text, describes how different actors, directors and designers have approached each character and episode on stage, film and television, from the first performances in the 1590s to the present day. The extraordinary variety of The Merchant of Venice in production will give every reader new and different insights into one of Shakespeare's most powerful but troubling plays.

Author Biography:

Charles Edelman was awarded the Sohmer-Hall prize by the Globe Theatre for his book, Shakespeare's Military Language: A Dictionary.

Release date NZ

January 23rd, 2003

Author

William Shakespeare

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Edited by Charles Edelman

Illustrations

11 Halftones, unspecified

Pages

316

Series

Shakespeare in Production

Dimensions

152x229x22

ISBN-13

9780521773386

Product ID

2161314

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