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Discovering Theatre

Discovering Theatre

Theatre 100 Anthology of Plays
ClassicsDrama
Pages
537
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

This comprehensive volume explores the world of theatre through the works of influential playwrights such as William Shakespeare, August Wilson, and Tony Kushner. It delves into various aspects of dramatic art, from historical contexts to contemporary practices. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the craft and evolution of theatrical performance.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

IntellectualInspiring

Genres

Classics Drama Education Plays

Authors

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David Henry Hwang

David Henry Hwang is the author of Prentice Hall Literature. He's known for his work in literature.

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Tony Kushner

Marcus Sieff Professor of the History of Jewish/non Jewish Relations and Director of the Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations at the University of Southampton in the U.K.

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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and "the Bard of Avon." His surviving works comprise 38–39 plays (depending on classification), 154 sonnets, and several other poems, and have been translated into every major living language and performed more often than those of any other playw...