Project Gutenberg 2006-07-07 Public domain in the USA. 355 Lee, Sidney, Sir 1859 1926 Lee, Sidney Lazarus, Sir Levi, Solomon Lazarus Lee, Sidney L. (Sidney Lazarus), Sir Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays Shakespeare and the modern stage -- Shakespeare and the Elizabethan playgoer -- Shakespeare in oral tradition -- Pepys and Shakespeare -- Mr. Benson and the Shakespearean drama -- The municipal theatre -- Aspects of Shakespeare's philosophy -- Shakespeare and patriotism -- A peril of Shakespearean research -- Shakespeare in France -- The commemoration of Shakespeare in London. E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Shakespeare and the Modern Stage" by Sir Sidney Lee is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the influence and relevance of Shakespeare's plays in contemporary theatre, examining various aspects of Shakespearean drama, including its representation on the modern stage. It aims to analyze the transition from Elizabethan theatrical practices to those of the early 1900s while advocating for a revival of simpler, more faithful productions of Shakespeare's works. The opening of the book sets the stage by establishing the author's intent and the framework for his discussion. Lee articulates the perception that Shakespeare’s dramatic genius is often overshadowed by modern theatrical practices that prioritize visual spectacle over the text itself. He critiques the prevailing tendency to elaborate productions with scenery and visual effects, arguing instead for a return to the essence of Shakespeare's work that resonates with contemporary audiences. Lee emphasizes the importance of simplicity in staging and the need for skilled actors to convey the depth of Shakespearean themes, making the case for the lasting power of Shakespeare’s plays when presented thoughtfully and effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 541412 2025-06-08T06:36:34.536962 text/html 540806 2006-07-07T14:56:33 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 181442 2006-07-07T14:57:08 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 285667 2025-06-08T06:36:49.731874 application/epub+zip 289916 2025-06-08T06:36:40.212919 application/epub+zip 269098 2025-06-08T06:36:37.868991 application/epub+zip 572149 2025-06-08T06:36:55.485915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 542807 2025-06-08T06:36:47.375932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509217 2022-09-09T05:50:16.968899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444661 2025-06-08T06:36:33.132045 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 444268 2006-07-07T14:51:55 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 165942 2006-07-07T14:51:55 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 444301 2006-07-07T14:51:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 165822 2006-07-07T14:51:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21140 2025-06-08T06:36:55.652840 application/rdf+xml 18685 2025-06-08T06:36:38.505969 image/jpeg 4129 2025-06-08T06:36:38.188941 image/jpeg 267878 2025-06-08T06:36:34.577976 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia