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The Cambridge Introduction To Theatre Historiography (Cambridge Introductions To Literature)
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This Introduction An Indispensable 'How To' Guide For Students And Teachers Alike Investigates The Methods And Aims Of Historical Study In The Performing Arts, From Archival Research To Historical Writing. Beginning With Case Studies On Shakespearean Theatre And Avantgarde Theatre, This Study Examines Fundamental Procedures And Problems In Documentary History And Cultural History. It Demonstrates How Historians Not Only Construct Various Kinds Of Performance Events But Also Place Them In Relation To The Historical Agents, The Political And Social Conditions, Artistic Traditions, Audience Responses, And Historical Periods. Drawing Upon Scholarship In Classics, Literary Studies, Art History, Performance Studies, And General History, Postlewait Shows How To Ask Appropriate Historical Questions, Construct Evidence, Use Plays As Historical Documents, Eliminate Faulty Sources, Challenge Unreliable Witnesses, And Develop Historical Arguments And Narratives. The Book Concludes With A Survey Of The 'Twelve Cruxes' Of Research, Analysis, And Writing In Theatre History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Historiography' about? A: This book serves as a guide for students and teachers, exploring methods of historical study in the performing arts, including archival research and historical writing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas Postlewait.
- Q: When was 'The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Historiography' published? A: The book was published on May 25, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theatre historiography? A: Yes, it is designed as an introductory guide, making it suitable for both students and teachers.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers historical study methods, case studies on theatre, documentary history, cultural history, and the construction of historical narratives.
- Q: Does this book include any case studies? A: Yes, it includes case studies on Shakespearean theatre and avant-garde theatre.
- Q: What kind of research methods does the book discuss? A: It discusses archival research, historical writing, and how to construct evidence using plays as historical documents.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.