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Identifies musical terms found in the Shakespeare canon. This book, an A-Z of over 300 entries, includes a definition of each musical term in its historical and theoretical context, and explores the extent of Shakespeare's use of musical imagery across the full range of his dramatic and poetic work.

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First published: London: Thoemmes Continuum, 2005.

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The entries are arranged alphabetically, and the volume's appendices include a chronological table of kabuki history, a list of all major or formal play titles, a list of all variant or popular titles, genealogical charts, and a list of all major actors' stage nicknames (yago) currently in use.

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A commissioned collection of papers covering widely read works, fragmentary plays and lost authors, showcasing the best of new scholarship on Old and Middle comedy.

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'In my time I've said some noteworthy and exceptionally memorable things.'

A delightful and revealing collection of quotations from the master wordsmith, Nol Coward In His Own Words displays Coward's surprising capacity for depth and compassion, as well as his inimitable 'talent to amuse'.

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This text is a detailed description of the intensive work process involved in the making of 'Toy Symphony', a new play by Michael Gow, directed by Neil Armfield and brought to the stage for the first time in December 2007 by Company B at the Belvoir Street Theatre in Sydney.

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In this book, Hanna M. Roisman begins with an examination of the ancient preference for the implicit style, ad suggests a possible reading of Euripides' first treatment of the myth which would account for the Athenian audience's reservations about his Hippolytus Veiled. She proceeds to analyse significant scenes in the play.

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Reviews criticism of the play, provides insights into Othello's complex form and characters, and analyzes how stage and screen productions have offered fresh interpretations of the tragedy.

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Includes an introductory overview of the text of "Othello". This guide includes: a discussion of the background to the play including its publishing and reception history; an overview of the narrative structure; and chapters discussing the representation of the characters including Othello, Iago and Desdemona as well as the more minor characters.

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A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills.Laurie Maguireoffers a lively critical account ofOthello and practical ideas on how best to engage with and write about this ever popular play.

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A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills.Laurie Maguireoffers a lively critical account ofOthello and practical ideas on how best to engage with and write about this ever popular play.

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An analysis of passion, moderation and virtue in Shakespearean drama from the perspective of ethical criticism.

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Examines the representation of gender relations in Pirandello's writing, and assesses his status as an avant garde author. This book argues that while he can certainly be described as avant garde on the level of dramatic form, he cannot be said to innovate at the more covert level of gender relations.

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"Closer", emerges as one of the successful plays of 1990s, and one with a continuing afterlife through the academy award nominated film adaptation in 2004. This guide provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the play, giving students an overview of the background and context; analysis of the play's structure, style, characters and more.