The Routledge Reader in Gender and Performance presents the most influential and widely-known; critical work on gender and performing arts; together with exciting and provocative new writings. It provides systematically arranged articles to guide the reader from topic to topic; and specially linked articles by scholars and teachers to explain key issues and put the extracts in context. This comprehensive volume:* reviews womens contributions to theatre history* includes contributions from many of the top academics in this discipline* examines how theatre has represented women over the centuries* introduces readers to major theoretical approaches and more complex questions about gender; the body and cross-dressing* offers an international perspective; including material from post-apartheid South Africa and post-communist Russia.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. An exquisite edition of William Shakespeares HistoriesBy Z HayesIve been wanting to own a nice edition of Shakespeares Histories and since I already have his Tragedies and Comedies; this edition proved to be just what I wanted. It is not only a beautiful; leather-bound edition but it is also immensely readable with a nice-sized font (between a 12-14; I would say) so I can actually read this and not just display it for decorative purposes!This edition is published by the Easton Press (1980); and comes bound in an attractive; brown leather with gold-accented decorations on the covers; a satin ribbon page marker; and moire endpapers. It contains an introduction by James G. McManaway and illustrations by John Farleigh. It contains Shakespeares Histories:The Life and Death of King JohnThe Tragedy of King Richard the SecondThe First Part of King Henry The FourthThe Second Part of King Henry the FifthThe First Part of King Henry the SixthThe Second Part of King Henry the SixthThe Third Part of King Henry the SixthThe Tragedy of King Richard the ThirdThe Famous History of the Life of King Henry the EighthThere is also a glossary at the end.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A handsome leather-bound edition of Shakespeares ComediesBy Z HayesThis edition of Shakespeares "The Comedies" is published by the Easton Press (1980); and forms part of the Easton Press "The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written". The book comes bound in an attractive; brown leather with gold-accented decorations on the covers; a satin ribbon page marker; and moire endpapers. It contains an introduction by Tyrone Guthrie and illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. It contains Shakespeares Comedies:Each play is edited; and contains an introduction and glossary by Peter Alexander; Regius Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Glasgow. The plays contained within are:The TempestThe Two Gentlemen of VeronaThe Merry Wives of WindsorMeasure for MeasureThe Comedy of ErrorsMuch Ado About NothingLoves Labours LostA Midsummer Nights DreamThe Merchant of VeniceAs You Like ItThe Taming of the ShrewAlls Well That Ends WellTwelfth Night; or; What You WillThe Winters TaleGlossaryIf you are looking for a beautiful; quality leather-bound set of Shakespeares works; I highly recommend these Easton Press editions. With some luck; they can be found at reasonable prices here on through third party sellers.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Kindle Edition Tragedies Without NotesBy Peter M. DodsonI have greatly enjoyed reading the hard cover Everymans edition of Shakespeares Comedies; Tragedies and Romances. The hard cover books; which come in multiple volumes; are portable; have a nice type face; have excellent explanatory notes and excellent introductory essays about the plays. I strongly recommend this edition for anyone who is not already familiar with Shakespeares plays.I recently bought a Kindle edition of three tragedies. The type face is very good but there are no notes or essays whatsoever. I would not recommend any of the Kindle editions that I have seen for anyone who is not already fully conversant with Shakespeares language. Many words have changed meaning significantly over time and a modern dictionary is only modestly helpful.It would be great if could get the Everymans edition formatted for the Kindle.