Theory/theatre : an introduction.
Fortier, Mark.
Theory/theatre : an introduction. - London : Routledge, 1997. - 208p.
Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theories as they relate to theatre and performance. Theory/Theatre: An Introduction provides a unique and engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theory. Drawing upon examples from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn, to Chekhov, Artaud, Cixous and Churchill, the author examines the specific realities of theatre in order to come to a richer understanding of the relations between performance and cultural theory. Theory/Theatre: An Introduction is the only study of its kind and will be invaluable reading for new students and scholars of performance studies.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781134719228 (ebook) :
Theater.
Dramatic criticism.
Drama--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Literature.
808.2
Theory/theatre : an introduction. - London : Routledge, 1997. - 208p.
Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theories as they relate to theatre and performance. Theory/Theatre: An Introduction provides a unique and engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. Mark Fortier lucidly examines current theoretical approaches, from semiotics, poststructuralism, to cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and feminist theory. Drawing upon examples from Shakespeare and Aphra Behn, to Chekhov, Artaud, Cixous and Churchill, the author examines the specific realities of theatre in order to come to a richer understanding of the relations between performance and cultural theory. Theory/Theatre: An Introduction is the only study of its kind and will be invaluable reading for new students and scholars of performance studies.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781134719228 (ebook) :
Theater.
Dramatic criticism.
Drama--History and criticism--Theory, etc.
Literature.
808.2