A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Guide to the Play

by Jay L. Halio

Book Overview

After an historical survey of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from Shakespeare's time through to the 19th century, Jay Halio focuses primarily on 20th century productions and adaptations, for film and television as well as for the stage. Chapters are devoted to productions by Max Reinhardt, Peter Hall, Robert Lepage, and especially to Peter Brook's landmark production in 1970 and the reactions to it. Using a wealth of personal experience, as well as original...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719034043
• ISBN13: 9780719034046
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 148 Pages