The Prompt Book

The Prompt Book Shakespeare's Comedy Of Katharine And Petruchio (1878)

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The Prompt Book: Shakespeare�������s Comedy Of Katharine And Petruchio is a book written by William Shakespeare, published in 1878. The book is a prompt book, which means it is a theatrical script that contains cues and instructions for actors and stage crew. The play in question is Shakespeare's comedy, The Taming of the Shrew, which tells the story of the courtship and marriage of Katharine and Petruchio.The book contains the full text of the play, along with detailed stage directions and notes on the performance. The notes provide insight into the staging, costumes, and props used in the original production, as well as suggestions for modern productions.The Prompt Book: Shakespeare�������s Comedy Of Katharine And Petruchio is a valuable resource for theater professionals, students, and enthusiasts who are interested in the history of Shakespearean theater and the practicalities of staging a production. It is also an entertaining read for anyone who enjoys Shakespeare's plays and wants to learn more about the behind-the-scenes workings of a theatrical production.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120179388
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 54
Weight: 90g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 2mm