On Producing ShakespeareM. Joseph, 1950 - 335 pages |
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... action , so that often people talk about the plays as if they were discussing real persons , real occasions , real actions . Let us consider first how Shakespeare sets about creating the atmosphere which he desires . In its simplest ...
... action , so that often people talk about the plays as if they were discussing real persons , real occasions , real actions . Let us consider first how Shakespeare sets about creating the atmosphere which he desires . In its simplest ...
Page 226
... Action itself We have more than once had cause to notice the method of pre- senting episodes of the plot ( whether prior to the action or during it ) by means of narrative description , in the manner of the Messenger Speech of Greek ...
... Action itself We have more than once had cause to notice the method of pre- senting episodes of the plot ( whether prior to the action or during it ) by means of narrative description , in the manner of the Messenger Speech of Greek ...
Page 227
... action both the reunion of Leontes and Polixenes and Paulina's resuscitation of Hermione ; so three anony- mous but eloquent Gentlemen are entrusted with the task of bringing before our eyes the meeting of the two Kings- " a Sight ...
... action both the reunion of Leontes and Polixenes and Paulina's resuscitation of Hermione ; so three anony- mous but eloquent Gentlemen are entrusted with the task of bringing before our eyes the meeting of the two Kings- " a Sight ...
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