Coriolanus by Eric Rasmussen, Jonathan Bate - 9780230284135

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

CoriolanusAuthor(s): Eric Rasmussen, Jonathan Bate\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: The RSC Shakespeare\nISBN-13: 9780230284135, 978-0230284135\nSynopsis\nFrom the Royal Shakespeare Company a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeares gripping political and personal tragedy. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Coriolanus in performance, takes a detailed look at specific productions, and recommends film versions. Included in this edition are interviews with two leading directors Gregory Doran and David Farr providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible. This edition also includes an essay on Shakespeares career and Elizabethan theatre, and enables the reader to understand the play as it was originally intended as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed.\n\nIdeal for students, theatre-goers, actors and gener.