The merchant of Venice
By: Christopher McCullough.
Series: Shakespeare handbooks (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm) ); Shakespeare handbooks (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm) )
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781403939593; 9781403939609
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Shylock (Fictitious character); Jews in literature.; Comedy.; Venice (Italy) -- In literature.
Description: This volume, while it raises all the questions appertaining to the cultural, historical, and critical contexts of the play, has as its primary focus the play as theatrical performance. This focus is not taken in isolation, but observed in terms of all the social, material, and practical aspects of theatrical production. The questions raised are those that face actors, stage managers , directors, scenic and costume designers in the rehearsal room and on the stage.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-172) and index.