Redefining Shakespeare
Subtitle: literary theory and theater practice in the German Democratic Republic
By: edited by J. Lawrence Guntner and Andrew M. McLean.
Contributors: Guntner, J. Lawrence, 1941-; McLean, Andrew M., 1941-
Publisher: University of Delaware Press; Associated University Presses
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Newark; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Appreciation -- Germany.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation -- History -- 20th century.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- Germany.; English drama -- History and criticism -- Theory, etc.; Criticism -- Germany (East) -- History -- 20th century.; Theater -- Germany (East) -- History -- 20th century.; English drama -- Appreciation -- Germany.; Germany (East) -- Civilization -- English influences.
Description: This collection consists of essays on literary theory and history from a Marxist perspective, interviews with directors and dramaturgs on theater practice on the East German stage before 1990, and interviews with women who were active in the East German theater and are even more active since reunification.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-284) and index.