Leading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre by Jarka M. Burian (2013, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-100415866189
ISBN-139780415866187
eBay Product ID (ePID)167485748

Product Key Features

Number of Pages248 Pages
Publication NameLeading Creators of Twentieth-Century Czech Theatre
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTheater / General, Drama, Theater / History & Criticism, General
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorJarka M. Burian
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Performing Arts
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.9 Oz
Item Length6.1 in
Item Width9.2 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal792.094371
Table Of ContentChapter 1 K. H. Hilar; Chapter 2 The Liberated Theatre of Voskovec and Werich; Chapter 3 E. F. Burian; Chapter 4 Alfred Radok; Chapter 5 Otomar Krej?a; Chapter 6 Grossman, Machá?ek, Schorm; Chapter 7 Josef Svoboda; Chapter 8 Twentieth-Century Czech Scenographers in the Interwar Era; Chapter 9 Czech Scenography Since 1968; Chapter 10 Czech Hamlets of the Twentieth Century; Chapter 11 Václav Havel;
SynopsisIn this invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech theatre, Professor Jarka M. Burian provides us with insightful portraits of the directors K. H. Hilar, E. F. Burian, Alfred Radok, and Otomar Krejca: of the famous Voskovec and Werich comedic duo; of the scenographer Josef Svoboda; and of the playwright, now President of the Czech Republic, V clav Havel. There are also briefer studies of numerous other directors, designers, and actors. The author, a Czech-American theatre scholar and practitioner, has been a frequent on-site observer of Czech theatre since 1965. He is directly acquainted with many of the major artists and the most notable productions that have made Czech theatre internationally famous., This is an invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech Theatre., In this invaluable and detailed presentation of the leading creative figures in a richly innovative and dynamic period of Czech theatre, Professor Jarka M. Burian provides us with insightful portraits of the directors K. H. Hilar, E. F. Burian, Alfred Radok, and Otomar Krejca: of the famous Voskovec and Werich comedic duo; of the scenographer Josef Svoboda; and of the playwright, now President of the Czech Republic, Václav Havel. There are also briefer studies of numerous other directors, designers, and actors. The author, a Czech-American theatre scholar and practitioner, has been a frequent on-site observer of Czech theatre since 1965. He is directly acquainted with many of the major artists and the most notable productions that have made Czech theatre internationally famous.
LC Classification NumberPN2859.C9B835 2013
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