The Ancient World on the Victorian and Edwardian Stage [electronic resource] /
Richards, J.author.
The first study of the depictions of the Ancient World on the Victorian and Edwardian stage, this book analyzes plays set in and dramatising the histories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Babylon and the Holy Land. In doing so, it seeks to locate theatre within the wider culture, tracing its links and interaction with other cultural forms.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Victorians and the ancient world -- The early Victorian actor-managers and the ancient world -- Living Greek statues -- Wilson Barrett's ancient world -- Irving's ancient world -- Tree's ancient world -- The toga play : climax and decline.
The first study of the depictions of the Ancient World on the Victorian and Edwardian stage, this book analyzes plays set in and dramatising the histories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, Babylon and the Holy Land. In doing so, it seeks to locate theatre within the wider culture, tracing its links and interaction with other cultural forms.
Theater-History.
History, Ancient.
British literature.
World history.
Literature, Modern-19th century.
Theatre History.
Ancient History.
British and Irish Literature.
World History, Global and Transnational History.
Nineteenth-Century Literature.