Umfang:
1 Online-Ressource (224 Seiten)
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ISBN:
9781474457163
Inhalt:
Examines representations of Robert Burns and his work in a wide range of performance modesExamination of representation of Robert Burns and his work in a wide range of performance modesAnalysis of 'Robert Burns' as a cultural performance rising from different representations of his work by different editors, composers, writers, performers and film-makersFresh detailed studies of Burns as a performed and performative construct, exploring ways in which he is encountered as a living authorContributions by leading experts in music, drama, film and history as well as literaturePerspectives on Burns songs offered by musical experts and leading performersThis book opens up fresh aspects of performance and performativity and their impact on our perception of Robert Burns and his work. Bringing together leading experts on music, song, drama, public ceremonial and literature, it studies Burns as a performed and performative construct. It explores ways in which he is encountered as a living author, setting the popularity of his poetry and songs in the context of his representation in popular culture. A key part of this volume's attraction lies in the way it opens up fresh issues and aspects of performance and performativity and their impact on our perception of Robert Burns and his work
Anmerkung:
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Apr 2022)
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe, Hardcover ISBN 978-1-4744-5714-9
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1515/9781474457163
URL:
Volltext
(URL des Erstveröffentlichers)
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474457163
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781474457163
