{"product_id":"the-practical-shakespeare-colin-butler-9780821416228","title":"The Practical Shakespeare: The Plays in Practice and on the Page","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive treatment of Shakespeare's plays, \u003ci\u003eThe Practical Shakespeare: The Plays in Practice and on the Page\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates for a general audience how and why the plays work so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoting in detail the practical and physical limitations the Bard faced as he worked out the logistics of his plays, Colin Butler demonstrates how Shakespeare incorporated those limitations and turned them to his advantage: his management of entrances and exits; his characterization techniques; his handling of scenes off-stage; his control of audience responses; his organization of major scenes; and his use of prologues and choruses. A different aspect of the plays is covered in each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButler draws most of his examples from mainstream plays, such as \u003ci\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOthello\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado about Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e. He brings special focus to A Midsummer Night's Dream, which is treated as one of Shakespeare's most important plays. Butler supports his major points with quotations, so readers can understand an issue even if they are unfamiliar with the particular play being discussed. The author also cross-references the use of dramatic devices in the plays, increasing the reader's enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare's achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, jargon-free, easy-to-use, and comprehensive, \u003ci\u003eThe Practical Shakespeare\u003c\/i\u003e looks at stagecraft and playwriting as conduits for students, teachers, and general audiences to engage with, understand, and appreciate the genius of Shakespeare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colin Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0821416227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780821416228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ohio University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 6.34w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUniv PR Books for Public Libry\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 1 - Recommended\/Special Interest","brand":"Colin Butler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44169677766911,"sku":"9780821416228","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e6d06b7-1b3a-4835-abce-a469828b9478.jpg?v=1689654291","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-practical-shakespeare-colin-butler-9780821416228","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}