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Merely Players?

Merely Players?

Jonathan Holmes

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2004
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Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9780415319577

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Merely Players? marks a groundbreaking departure in Shakespeare studies by giving direct voice to the Shakespearean performer. It draws on three centuries worth of actors’ written reflections on playing Shakespeare and brings together the dual worlds of performance and academia, providing a unique resource for the student and theatre-lover alike.

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