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Naturalism in Theatre
Its Development and Legacy
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Its Development and Legacy
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Description
An accessible survey of the development of naturalism and its effects on modern-day theatre. Taking into account the philosophical, scientific and aesthetic ideas that constituted the movement during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the book examines why naturalism is still a dominant mode of performance in theatre.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Timeline
PART I: INTRODUCING NATURALISM
Initial Definitions
Manifestos
PART II: NATURALISM IN ITS CONTEXT
The European Scene
The Search for Truth
PART III: PLAYS, PLAYERS AND PLAYHOUSES
Meiningen – A prelude to Naturalism
André Antoine and The Théâtre Libre
Otto Brahm and the Freie Bühne
Moscow Art Theatre
PART IV: THE LEGACY
The Immediate Legacy
The Royal Court Again
Verbatim Theatre
Bibliography
Index.
Product details

Published | 20 Mar 2013 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 248 |
ISBN | 9780230361072 |
Imprint | Methuen Drama |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |