Webster: The White Devil - Stephen Purcell
-20% with code BOOKS
Shipping in 15-21 days
30-day return policy
The White Devil is one of the great plays of the Jacobean era. In this vibrant Handbook, Stephen Purcell offers an in-depth, performance-focused exploration of John Webster's thrilling, unsettling and darkly comic tragedy. The Handbook includes: - a scene-by-scene commentary on the play as it unfolds on stage - an overview of the play's cultural context - excerpts from historical sources - case studies of f ... Full description
You May Also Like
Description
The White Devil is one of the great plays of the Jacobean era. In this vibrant Handbook, Stephen Purcell offers an in-depth, performance-focused exploration of John Webster's thrilling, unsettling and darkly comic tragedy. The Handbook includes: - a scene-by-scene commentary on the play as it unfolds on stage - an overview of the play's cultural context - excerpts from historical sources - case studies of four modern productions, featuring interviews with directors - an outline of key critical writings on the play, from the seventeenth century through to today.
More Information
| Author | Stephen Purcell |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury 3PL |
| Release year | 2012 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9780230279766 |