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The Reception of Grabbe's Hannibal in the German Theatre

The Reception of Grabbe's Hannibal in the German Theatre

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Series: Europaeische Hochschulschriften / European University Studie, Book 13

Literary CriticismTheater HistoryPlays

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ISBN10: 3820479708
ISBN13: 9783820479706
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: Dec 31 1984
Pages: 248
Language: English
After publication in 1835, Grabbe's Hannibal was overlooked by the theatre until this century. Because the drama does not lend itself easily to stage production, a number of adaptations were printed: these are analysed and their merits and shortcomings evaluated. The history of all productions is then viewed against the background of Germany's political and cultural history from 1918 to 1958, examining in detail the approaches of such producers as Jessner, Martin, Schmitt and Schalla and their audience impact. This analysis in turn sheds light on essential qualities of Hannibal.

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