基本説明
A fresh new edition of Shakespeare's exuberant early comedy, developed by and for the RSC, includes new inerviews with acclaimed directors David Thacker and Edward Hall, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and an illuminating introduction to the play by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.
Full Description
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's exuberant early comedy. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of The Two Gentlemen of Verona in performance, takes a detailed look at specific productions, and recommends film versions. Included in this edition are interviews with acclaimed directors David Thacker and Edward Hall - providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible. This edition also includes an essay on Shakespeare's career and Elizabethan theatre, and enables the reader to understand the play as it was originally intended - as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed.
Ideal for students, theatre-goers, actors and general readers, the RSC Shakespeare editions offer a fresh, accessible and contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century.
Contents
Introduction
About the Text
Key Facts
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Textual Notes
Scene-by-Scene Analysis
The Two Gentlemen of Verona in Performance: The RSC and Beyond
Four Centuries of The Two Gentlemen of Verona : An Overview
At the RSC
The Director's Cut: Interviews with David Thacker and Edward Hall
Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre
Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology
Further Reading and Viewing
References
Acknowledgements and Picture Credits
