This author delves into dramatic theory and theatre history, with a focus on Western European theatre, particularly from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. His work is characterized by thorough analysis, contributing to an understanding of the evolution of theatrical forms and their theoretical underpinnings. Through his publications, he offers insightful perspectives on key periods and intellectual currents that have shaped the stage. His literary contribution lies in revealing the complex interplay between theatrical practice and theoretical thought.
Esteemed scholar and theater aficionado Marvin Carlson has seen an unsurpassed number of theatrical productions in his long and distinguished career. Ten Thousand Nights is a lively chronicle of a half-century of theatre-going, in which Carlson recalls one memorable production for each year from 1960 to 2010.
Theatre is one of the longest-standing art forms of modern civilization. Taking a global look at how various forms of theatre - including puppetry, dance, and mime - have been interpreted and enjoyed, this Very Short Introduction explores all aspects of the theatre, including its relationship with religion, literature, and its value worldwide.
Kritický prehľad dejín divadelných teórií z pera popredného svetového teatrológa, profesora na City University of New York, preložili už do viacerých svetových jazykov. Divadelníci i laici so záujmom o divadlo nájdu v tejto základnej divadelnovednej publikácii interpretácie teórií od antiky až po 90. roky 20. storočia. Dejiny divadelných teórií patria k základným teatrologickým dielam 20. storočia a aj u nás významne poznamenali divadelné myslenie.