History of the Theatre

by Brockett, Oscar G.; Hildy, Franklin J.

• ISBN13: 9780205511860
• ISBN10: 0205511864
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Known as the "bible" of theatre history,Brockett and Hildyrs"sHistory of the Theatreis the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history in the market. This40 th Anniversary Editionretains all of the traditional features that have madeHistory of the Theatrethe most successful text of its kind, including worldwide coverage, more than 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar G. Brockett and Franklin J. Hildy, two of the most widely respected theatre historians in the field. As with every edition, the text reflects the current state of knowledge and brings the history of theatre up to the present. Thistenth editioncontinues to provide the most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available.

Table of Contents

The Origins of Theatre

Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece

Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Theatre

European Theatre in the Middle Ages

English Theatre to 1642

The Theatre to Spain and New Spain to 1700

Italian Theatre to 1700

French Theatre to 1700

English Theatre to 1800

Italyand France to 1800

Northern European Theatre to 1800

Continental European Theatre in the Early Nineteenth Century

English-Language Theatre in the Early Nineteenth Century

English-Language Theatre in the Late Nineteenth Century

Continental European and Latin American Theatre in the Late Nineteenth Century

The Beginnings of Modern Realism

Early Alternatives to Realism

Continental European and Latin American Theatre in the Early Twentieth Century

English-Language Theatre in the Early Twentieth Century

Continental European and Latin American Theatre in the Mid-Twentieth Century

English-Language Theatre in the Mid-Twentieth Century

Continental European and Latin American Theatre in the Late Twentieth Century

English-Language Theatre in the Late Twentieth Century

Contemporary Theatre

The Theatre of Africa

The Theatre of Asia

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