Performing history : theatrical representations of the past in contemporary theatre /

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In his examination of the ways in which theatre participates in the ongoing representations of and debates about the past, Freddie Rokem concentrates on the ways in which theatre after World War II has presented different aspects of the French Revolution and the Holocaust, showing us that by "p...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Rokem, Freddie, 1945-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, ©2000.
Series:Studies in theatre history and culture.
Subjects:
1789-1999
Historical drama > 20th century > History and criticism.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), in literature.
Théâtre historique > 20e siècle > Histoire et critique.
Holocauste, 1939-1945, dans la littérature.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Literary.
LITERARY CRITICISM > General.
PERFORMING ARTS > Theater > History & Criticism.
Historical drama
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) in literature
Drama
Französische Revolution
Historisches Drama
Judenvernichtung
Literatur
Toneelvoorstellingen.
Motieven (kunst)
Holocaust.
Franse Revolutie.
France > History > Revolution, 1789-1799 > Literature and the revolution.
France > Histoire > 1789-1799 (Révolution) > Littérature et révolution.
France
Europa
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:In his examination of the ways in which theatre participates in the ongoing representations of and debates about the past, Freddie Rokem concentrates on the ways in which theatre after World War II has presented different aspects of the French Revolution and the Holocaust, showing us that by "performing history" actors bring the historical past and the theatrical present together.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 241 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-236) and index.
ISBN:1587293366
9781587293368

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