Performing the Body in Irish Theatre

Performing the Body in Irish Theatre
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9780230582057
ISBN-13 : 0230582052
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Book Synopsis Performing the Body in Irish Theatre by : B. Sweeney

Download or read book Performing the Body in Irish Theatre written by B. Sweeney and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-02-14 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title examines the representation of the body in Irish theatre alongside the specific circumstances within which Irish theatre is performed, incorporating issues of gender and embodiment, and the performance of Irishness and tradition. The author contextualizes the body in Irish theatre, and includes in-depth analysis of five key productions.


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