Theory/Theatre: An Introduction

by Mark Fortier

Overview

Theatre/Theory is a groundbreaking introduction to the application and relation of literary theory to theatre. The only volume of its kind, Theatre/Theory explores theatre from nine theoretical perspectives: semiotics; phenomenology; deconstruction;

psychoanalysis; feminism and gender theory; reader-response; materialism; postmodernism; and post- colonialism. Fortier's grasp of the various theoretical perspectives results in a lucid and comprehensive introductory reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032493633
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/03/2024
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Theatre, Life and Language: Semiotics, Phenomenology andDeconstruction

1. Semiotics

2. Phenomenology

3. Post-structuralism and Deconstruction

2. Subjectivity and Theatre: Psychoanalytic, Gender and Reader-response Theory

1. Psychoanalytic

Theory

2. Feminist and Gender Theory

3. Reader-response and Reception Theory

3. World and Theatre: Materialist, Postmodern and Post-colonial Theory

1. Materialist Theory

2. Postmodern Theory

3. Post-colonial Theory

Editorial Reviews

"Fortier’s book is still extremely useful—authoritative, comprehensive, and evenhanded."

- CHOICE, R. Remshardt, University of Florida

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