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100 1 _aPoel, William,
_d1852-1934
245 1 0 _aShakespeare in the Theatre
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-29
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Shakespeare in the Theatre" by William Poel is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's works within the context of the Elizabethan stage, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and the theatrical conventions and settings of his time, emphasizing how the unique characteristics of the Elizabethan theatre shaped his dramatic art. The work reflects on the challenges modern productions face compared to the original performances, advocating for a deeper understanding of historical context in interpreting Shakespeare. The opening of the work outlines the foundational idea that an understanding of the Elizabethan stage is crucial for a comprehensive appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. Poel discusses the misconceptions held by modern readers and critics regarding the inadequacies of the Elizabethan theatre, asserting that these plays were carefully crafted to suit their time's theatrical standards and audience expectations. He details elements such as the simplicity of stage design and the interdependence between the playwright's artistic choices and the limitations of his medium, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of how these factors influenced the interpretation and performance of Shakespeare's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history
653 _aTheater -- England
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35109
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