Is Shakespeare Still Our Contemporary?

by John Elsom

Book Overview

First published in 2004. The publication of Jan Kott's Shakespeare Our Contemporary some twenty-five years ago had an immediate impact on Shakespearian criticism and productions. This book is an account of a lively public seminar held at the Young Vic Theatre, London which looked at the relevance of Kott's study for Shakespearian theatre today.

Kott inspired many directors - including Peter Brook, Peter Hall, and Michael Bogdanov to interpret...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415044049
• ISBN13: 9780415044042
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"