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Offers new perspectives on Synge's well-known plays by situating them in less familiar historical contexts. Exploring concepts of performance, modernity and progress, this book opens up Synge criticism to the insights of performance studies. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Irish studies, English drama, theatre and performance.

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'Lecossois's fresh perspective is extremely relevant to performance studies and Irish studies … recommended.' W. S. Brockman, Choice

Table of Contents
1. Staging authenticity; 2. The spectacle of modernity; 3. Performing the repertoire; 4. 'Queer bodies': counter-modern modes of embodiment; 5. Unresolved temporalities; 6. Creative failures.

Performance Modernity and the Plays of J. M.

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    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Publication Date: 11/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781108738088, 978-1108738088
    ISBN10: 1108738087
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    Literature: history and criticism Theatre studies

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Offers new perspectives on Synge's well-known plays by situating them in less familiar historical contexts. Exploring concepts of performance, modernity and progress, this book opens up Synge criticism to the insights of performance studies. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Irish studies, English drama, theatre and performance.

    Trade Review
    'Lecossois's fresh perspective is extremely relevant to performance studies and Irish studies … recommended.' W. S. Brockman, Choice

    Table of Contents
    1. Staging authenticity; 2. The spectacle of modernity; 3. Performing the repertoire; 4. 'Queer bodies': counter-modern modes of embodiment; 5. Unresolved temporalities; 6. Creative failures.

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