Laughter, Pain & Wonder: Shakespeare's Comedies and the Audience in the Theater

by David Richman

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This work explores the relations between Shakespeare's comedies and their theatrical audience and attempts to demonstrate that laughter, pain, and wonder are the primary responses invited by comedies. Also explored are numerous examples of ways that comedies may be most effectively staged.
  • ISBN10 0874133882
  • ISBN13 9780874133882
  • Publish Date 1 June 1994
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Associated University Presses
  • Imprint University of Delaware Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 200
  • Language English