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OverviewThis book offers a comprehensive study of the role of dance in a wide range of contemporary Irish plays and argues that dance can be perceived as exemplifying the re-embracement of bodily expression by the local culture. The author approaches this issue from a cultural materialist perspective, demonstrating that dance in twentieth-century Ireland was particularly prone to ideological appropriation and that, consequently, its use in contemporary drama often serves to communicate critical and revisionist approaches to the social, economic and political concerns addressed in these plays. The book makes a valuable contribution to current debates about the nature of Irish theatre, investigating recent changes to its traditional, text-based character. These are examined within two important contexts: firstly, transformations in the perception of the human body in Irish culture and, secondly, changes in the attitude of the Irish towards their past and their cultural heritage. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eamon Maher , Katarzyna OjrzynskaPublisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Edition: New edition Volume: 61 Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.50cm Weight: 0.460kg ISBN: 9783034318136ISBN 10: 3034318138 Pages: 310 Publication Date: 21 November 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Investigating Dance in Irish Drama - Irish Dance and its Transformations in the Twentieth Century - Dance in Pre-Nationalist Times - Dance in Nationalist Times - Dance in Post-Nationalist Times - The Changing Dynamics of Irish Drama and Tradition.ReviewsAuthor InformationKatarzyna Ojrzynska is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Drama and Pre-1800 English Literature at the University of Lodz. Her research interests include drama and performing arts, Irish studies, body culture studies and disability studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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