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Performing Girls and Women

Performing Girls and Women

Deanne Williams

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2025
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Estudios literarios: obras de teatro y dramaturgos
ISBN:
9789048562558

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This collection of essays brings together well-established authorities, offering innovative and ground-breaking discussions of medieval dramatic cultures, the Shakespearean stage, professional actresses in Spain and Italy, the performance of music and dance, artistic representations of the female performer, and 20th/21st century adaptations.

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