History of the Theatre
by Oscar G. Brockett, Franklin J. Hildy
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Author: Franklin J. Hildy, Oscar G. BrockettEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-11
ISBN: 0205511864
Number of pages: 688
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Book Review: Best of the lot
Summary: 5 Stars
Quite simply the best comprehensive theatre history text available. In every new edition, Brock reviewed every word on every page, incorporating new research, new theories, and new opinions. He never just "tacked on" a new chapter every couple of years. The good doctor is careful to separate fact from speculation, and often includes alternate interpretations of the historical record.
As other reviewers have noted, this text is best accompanied by Dr. Brockett's lively lectures. Unfortunately, since his death last year this is impossible. I found during my time at UT that Brock was a careful scholar, interesting lecturer, and outstanding mentor.
Buy this book! It puts the others in my theatre history collection (Molinari, et al.) to shame.
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