History of European drama and theatre
By: Erika Fischer-Lichte ; translated by Jo Riley.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
Subjects: European drama -- History and criticism; Theater -- Europe -- History
Work titles: Geschichte des Dramas.
Description: Publisher's description: This major study reconstructs the vast history of European Drama from Greek tragedy through to 20th century theatre, focusing on the subject of identity. Throughout history, drama has performed and represented political, religious, national, ethnic, class-related, gendered, and individual concepts of identity. Anyone interested in theatre throughout history and today will find this an invaluable source of information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-371) and indexes.