Plays by Tom Robertson: Society, Ours, Caste, School by William Tydeman (English

Description: Plays by Tom Robertson by William Tydeman This edition comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867), and School (1869). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description After years of sham heroics and superhuman balderdash, Caste delighted everyone by its freshness, its nature, its humanity. Thus, after watching a revival in 1897, did Shaw generously recognize the impact made thirty years earlier by Tom Robertsons best-known play. Yet, in spite of the acknowledged importance of these seminal dramas, they are not easily accessible in print, and this edition therefore comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867) and School (1869). Beginning his career as a theatrical hack-of-all-trades, Robertson ultimately found his niche with the Bancrofts at the Prince of Waless Theatre, establishing a vogue for comedies of everyday Victorian life, and creating vehicles for casts whose particular talents he learnt to exploit. The playwrights distinctive trademarks - fairytale contrivance and domestic realism, tender romance and mild debunking of convention - offered a refreshing change from the prevailing genres of burlesque and melodrama. William Tydemans substantial introduction follows each phase of Robertsons creative development, stressing the historical significance of his works as well as their intrinsic merits as drama. Table of Contents Society; Ours; Caste; School. Promotional This edition comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867), and School (1869). Promotional "Headline" This edition comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867), and School (1869). Description for Bookstore This edition comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867) and School (1869). Beginning his career as a theatrical hack-of-all-trades, Robertson ultimately found his niche with the Bancrofts at the Prince of Waless Theatre, establishing a vogue for comedies of everyday Victorian life, and creating vehicles for casts whose particular talents he learnt to exploit. Description for Library This edition comprises four of Robertsons most successful comedies: Society (1865), Ours (1866), Caste (1867) and School (1869). Beginning his career as a theatrical hack-of-all-trades, Robertson ultimately found his niche with the Bancrofts at the Prince of Waless Theatre, establishing a vogue for comedies of everyday Victorian life, and creating vehicles for casts whose particular talents he learnt to exploit. Details ISBN052129939X Short Title PLAYS BY TOM ROBERTSON Pages 248 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 052129939X ISBN-13 9780521299398 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 822.8 Year 1982 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Society, Ours, Caste, School Edited by William Tydeman DOI 10.1604/9780521299398 UK Release Date 1982-03-04 AU Release Date 1982-03-04 NZ Release Date 1982-03-04 Author William Tydeman Publication Date 1982-03-04 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Series British and American Playwrights 15 Volume Paperback Set We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91378541;

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