Shaw On Shakespeare

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781557835611
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaw on Shakespeare written by Bernard Shaw and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Books). "With the single exception of Homer, there is no eminent writer, not even Sir Walter Scott, whom I can despise so entirely as I despise Shakespeare when I measure my mind against his." - From SHAW ON SHAKESPEARE Celebrated playwright, critic and essayist George Bernard Shaw was more like the Elizabethan master that he would ever admit. Both men were intristic dramatists who shared a rich and abiding respect for the stage. Shakespeare was the produce of a tempestuous and enlightening era under the reign of his patron, Queen Elizabeth I; while G.B.S. reflected the racy and risque spirt of the late 19th century as the champion of modern drama by playwrights like Ibsen, and, later, himself. Culled from Shaw's reviews, prefaces, letters to actors and critics, and other writings, SHAW ON SHAKESPEARE offers a fascinating and unforgettable portrait of the 16th century playwright by his most outspoken critic. This is a witty and provocative classic that combines Shaw's prodigious critical acumen with a superlative prose style second to none (except, perhaps, Shakespeare!).

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaw on Shakespeare written by Bernard Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Annette T. Rubinstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258089221
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Tradition in English Literature from Shakespeare to Jane Austen written by Annette T. Rubinstein and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780836921755
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaw on Shakespeare written by Bernard Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher : W W Norton & Company Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780393977530
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book George Bernard Shaw's Plays written by Bernard Shaw and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents four plays by George Bernard Shaw, incuding "Mrs. Warren's Profession," "Pygmalion," "Man and Superman," and "Major Barbara," each with an explanatory annotation, and includes information on the author and his work, a chronology, and a selected bibliography.

Author : Bernard Shaw
Publisher : New York : Dodd, Mead
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Buoyant Billions, Farfetched Fables, & Shakes Versus Shav written by Bernard Shaw and published by New York : Dodd, Mead. This book was released on 1951 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Bernard Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaw on Shakespeare: an Anthology of .. Shaw's Writings On.. Shakespeare; Edited by Edwin Wilson written by George Bernard Shaw and published by . This book was released on with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Julian Curry
Publisher : Nick Hern Books
ISBN 13 : 9781848420779
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shakespeare on Stage written by Julian Curry and published by Nick Hern Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen leading actors take us behind the scenes, each recreating in detail a memorable performance in one of Shakespeare's major roles. * Brian Cox on Titus Andronicus in Deborah Warner's visceral RSC production * Judi Dench on being directed by Franco Zeffirelli as a twenty-three-year-old Juliet * Ralph Fiennes on Shakespeare's least sympathetic hero Coriolanus * Rebecca Hall on Rosalind in As You Like It, directed by her father, Sir Peter * Derek Jacobi on his hilariously poker-backed Malvolio for Michael Grandage * Jude Law on his Hamlet, a palpable hit in the West End and on Broadway * Adrian Lester on a modern-dress Henry V at the National, during the invasion of Iraq * Ian McKellen on his Macbeth, opposite Judi Dench in Trevor Nunn's RSC production * Helen Mirren on a role she was born for, and has played three times: Cleopatra * Tim Pigott-Smith on Leontes in Peter Hall's Restoration Winter's Tale at the National * Kevin Spacey on his high-tech, modern-dress Richard II * Patrick Stewart on Prospero in Rupert Goold's arctic Tempest for the RSC * Penelope Wilton on Isabella in Jonathan Miller's 'chamber' Measure for Measure The actors discuss their characters, working through the play scene by scene, with refreshing candour and in forensic detail. The result is a masterclass on playing each role, invaluable for other actors and directors, as well as students of Shakespeare - and fascinating for audiences of the plays. Together, the interviews give one of the most comprehensive pictures yet of these characters in performance, and of the choices that these great actors have made in bringing them thrillingly to life. 'These passages of times remembered contribute vividly to the sense of a teemingly creative period when Shakespeare seemed to have been rediscovered.' Trevor Nunn, from his Foreword

Author : Cecil Ferard Armstrong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shakespeare to Shaw written by Cecil Ferard Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Bernard Shaw
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arms and the Man written by George Bernard Shaw and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw is a witty and satirical play that explores themes of war, love, and the illusions of heroism. Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885, the play follows the romantic entanglements of its characters against the backdrop of military conflict. Shaw's protagonist, Captain Bluntschli, challenges traditional notions of heroism with his pragmatic and cynical views on warfare. Through sharp dialogue and humorous situations, Shaw critiques the romanticized ideals of war and nationalism, offering a biting commentary on the futility of armed conflict. As the characters navigate the complexities of love and honor, they confront their own illusions and prejudices, leading to unexpected revelations and personal growth. "Arms and the Man" is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that continues to captivate audiences with its wit, intelligence, and timeless relevance. Shaw's clever satire and incisive social commentary ensure that the play remains a classic of modern drama, celebrated for its sharp insights into the human condition and its enduring relevance in today's world.