The Richards, Jeffrey. creator text bibliography nyu New York Palgrave Macmillan 2009 monographic eng

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xi, 267 p. ; 23 cm. "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"--Provided by publisher. 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. Jeffrey Richards. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-uk-en Theatrical companies England History 19th century Theater Production and direction England History 19th century Historical drama, English History and criticism English drama 19th century History and criticism Civilization, Classical, in literature Classicism England History 19th century PN2594 .R53 2009 9780230229365 (hardback) 2009043401 DLC 091015 20170105102852.0 15946416