Shakespeare Studies 1st Edition by Leeds Barroll, Susan Zimmerman ISBN 0838644414 9780838644416

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ISBN 10: 0838644414 
ISBN 13: 9780838644416
Author: Leeds Barroll, Susan Zimmerman

Based on the author, Leeds Barroll, and the title, Shakespeare Studies, 1st Edition is a scholarly and groundbreaking work that re-examines Shakespeare’s life and plays through the lens of historical and theatrical practice, often challenging traditional biographical narratives. Barroll is particularly known for his research on the impact of the plague and the practical realities of the Elizabethan and Jacobean acting companies.

Shakespeare Studies 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Professional Life and Its Material Conditions

Chapter 1: The Plague and the Playwright’s Calendar

• 1.1 Rethinking Shakespeare’s Career in the Shadow of Epidemics
• 1.2 Chronology of Theatre Closures and their Impact on Writing and Performance
• 1.3 The Economics of Theatre during Times of Plague

Chapter 2: The Actor’s Life and the Repertory System

• 2.1 The Daily Routine of the Professional Player
• 2.2 Rehearsal Practices and the Speed of Production
• 2.3 The Size and Stability of the Acting Company

Chapter 3: The Business of the Globe and the King’s Men

• 3.1 Financial Realities: From Shares to Patrons
• 3.2 The King’s Men as a Commercial Enterprise
• 3.3 The Logistical Challenges of Touring and Performance

Part II: The Scene of Performance

Chapter 4: The Playhouses: Globe, Blackfriars, and Beyond

• 4.1 The Physical Spaces and their Impact on Staging
• 4.2 Audience Demographics and Expectations
• 4.3 The Differences Between Public and Private Theatres

Chapter 5: Performance and Expectation: How Plays Landed on the Audience

• 5.1 The Audiences’ Prior Knowledge and its Influence
• 5.2 The Use of Metatheatre and Theatrical Self-Awareness
• 5.3 Staging Conventions: Music, Costume, and Props

Chapter 6: Revisiting the Canon in Performance

• 6.1 The History Plays as Contemporary Political Commentary
• 6.2 The Comedies of Social Class and Audience Engagement
• 6.3 The Tragedies of Emotion and Theatrical Resonance

Part III: Re-evaluating the Man and His Work

Chapter 7: The Documentary Record: What We Know and What We Don’t

• 7.1 A Critical Examination of the Primary Sources
• 7.2 The Pitfalls of Anecdotal Evidence and Biographical Fictions
• 7.3 Separating the Man from the Myth

Chapter 8: The Playwright as a Working Professional

• 8.1 Shakespeare as a Shareholder and Businessman
• 8.2 The Collaborative Nature of Playwriting
• 8.3 The Relationship between Poet and Practitioner

Chapter 9: The Legacy of a Working Theatre

• 9.1 The Transmission of Texts through Performance and Print
• 9.2 The Afterlife of the Plays in the Repertory
• 9.3 Shakespeare’s Enduring Relevance as a Man of the Theatre

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