French Renaissance and Baroque Drama: A Semiotic Analysis

The French Renaissance and Baroque periods were a time of great innovation and experimentation in the theater. Playwrights, directors, and actors explored new ways to engage audiences and create memorable theatrical experiences. This book offers an in-depth semiotic analysis of French Renaissance and Baroque drama, providing a comprehensive exploration of the period's theatrical practices, performance styles, and dramatic texts.

French Renaissance and Baroque Drama: Text, Performance, Theory

by Corinne Noirot

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	369 pages
Paperback	:	152 pages
Item Weight	:	6.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.5 x 0.35 x 8.5 inches

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Through close examination of key plays and archival materials, the author reveals the complex interplay between language, gesture, and spectacle in these captivating works. The book explores how these elements were used to create meaning and convey emotion, and how they contributed to the overall impact of the plays.

Key Features

• In-depth analysis of key French Renaissance and Baroque plays
• Exploration of the period's theatrical practices and performance styles
• Examination of the role of language, gesture, and spectacle in creating meaning
• Discussion of the social and cultural context of French Renaissance and Baroque drama
• riccamente illustrato con immagini di spettacoli teatrali dell'epoca

Table of Contents

2. The French Renaissance Theater
3. The Baroque Theater
4. Language and Gesture in French Renaissance and Baroque Drama
5. Spectacle in French Renaissance and Baroque Drama
6. The Social and Cultural Context of French Renaissance and Baroque Drama

Author

Dr. Jean-Pierre Sarrazac is a professor of French literature and theater at the University of Paris-Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on French theater, including The Theater of the French Renaissance and The Baroque Theater.

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the study of French Renaissance and Baroque drama. Sarrazac's analysis is insightful and comprehensive, and his writing is clear and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater or the semiotics of performance."

- Professor Marvin Carlson, New York University

"Sarrazac's book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of French Renaissance and Baroque drama. His semiotic analysis provides a new and innovative way of understanding these complex and fascinating works."

- Professor Jean-Marie Apostolidès, University of California, Berkeley

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French Renaissance and Baroque Drama: Text, Performance, Theory

by Corinne Noirot

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	369 pages
Paperback	:	152 pages
Item Weight	:	6.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.5 x 0.35 x 8.5 inches

FREE