The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre

by John Russell Brown

Book Overview

The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, an authoritative and lavishly illustrated new history, celebrates the stage's greatest achievements over 4,500 years, from festival performances in ancient Egypt to international, multicultural drama in the late twentieth century, and from Sophocles and Aristophanes to George Gershwin and Harold Pinter.
Here are the playwrights, plays, actors, directors, producers, songwriters, famous playhouses, dramatic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192854429
• ISBN13: 9780192854421
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.6" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Book

This recopilation of 13 essays by 16 different writters is one of the most outstanding pieces ever written regarding this subject. It covers thetrical history from Egyptiand to present day with insightful remarks and comprehensive easy to follow writting style. Definitly a must have for theater lovers everywhere