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The changeling (3rd ed.)

Part of the New mermaids series
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"The Changeling" is a popular Renaissance tragedy in which the relationship between money, sex and power is explored.

Frequently performed, and studied at A level and on University courses, it is a key text in the "New Mermaid" series.

This edition has been completely re-edited from scratch, taking into account the important new scholarship of Middleton's plays.

A new introduction includes recent criticism and new developments in theatre history and scholarship.

A more substantial performance history is given, including accounts of recent screen versions.

The General Editors of the "New Mermaid" series are: William C.

Carroll, Boston University, President Shakespeare Association of America Brian Gibbons, Emeritus Professor of English Literature, University of Munster, General Editor, Cambridge Shakespeare Tiffany Stern, University College, University of Oxford.

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Product Details
Methuen Drama
0713668849 / 9780713668841
Paperback / softback
822.3
31/10/2006
United Kingdom
English
192 p.
20 cm
general /undergraduate Learn More
Previous ed.: 1990.
Accessible, easy to use and with a focus on performance, New Mermaids bring the finest classic drama texts alive for the actor, student and theatre-goer alike Edited to the highest bibliographical and textual standards with detailed notes to the text Full Introduction provides a critical account of the play, staging conventions and recent stage history; discuss authorship, date, sources; gives guidance for further reading and a useful plot summary to aid students in open book exams
Accessible, easy to use and with a focus on performance, New Mermaids bring the finest classic drama texts alive for the actor, student and theatre-goer alike Edited to the highest bibliographical and textual standards with detailed notes to the text Full Introduction provides a critical account of the play, staging conventions and recent stage history; discuss authorship, date, sources; gives guidance for further reading and a useful plot summary to aid students in open book exams 2AB English, DD Plays, playscripts, DSBD Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, DSG Literary studies: plays & playwrights