La Commedia Inglese: English Plays of the Commedia dell'Arte

by John Davidson, Scriblerus, Lawrence Langner, et al.

The Commedia dell'Arte is best known through the works of authors like Goldoni, Scala, Moli?re, and other European writers. However, it has had substantial influence over English-language theater as well. This volume contains four plays of the genre, spanning from the 18th through 21st centuries. Included works cover a variety of subjects, such as "Harlequin Premier", a predecessor of the Marx Brothers' "Duck Soup" in which The Doctor seeks to alter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1453697489
• ISBN13: 9781453697481
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"