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100	1		_aLee, Sidney, Sir, _d1859-1926
245	1	0	_aShakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-07
505	0		_aShakespeare and the modern stage -- Shakespeare and the Elizabethan playgoer -- Shakespeare in oral tradition -- Pepys and Shakespeare -- Mr. Benson and the Shakespearean drama -- The municipal theatre -- Aspects of Shakespeare's philosophy -- Shakespeare and patriotism -- A peril of Shakespearean research -- Shakespeare in France -- The commemoration of Shakespeare in London.
508			_aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Shakespeare and the Modern Stage" by Sir Sidney Lee is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the influence and relevance of Shakespeare's plays in contemporary theatre, examining various aspects of Shakespearean drama, including its representation on the modern stage. It aims to analyze the transition from Elizabethan theatrical practices to those of the early 1900s while advocating for a revival of simpler, more faithful productions of Shakespeare's works. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the author's intent and the framework for his discussion. Lee articulates the perception that Shakespeare’s dramatic genius is often overshadowed by modern theatrical practices that prioritize visual spectacle over the text itself. He critiques the prevailing tendency to elaborate productions with scenery and visual effects, arguing instead for a return to the essence of Shakespeare's work that resonates with contemporary audiences. Lee emphasizes the importance of simplicity in staging and the need for skilled actors to convey the depth of Shakespearean themes, making the case for the lasting power of Shakespeare’s plays when presented thoughtfully and effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18780
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