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Author: Natalie Crohn Schmitt
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:
Width: 16.10cm
, Height: 2.90cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.660kg
ISBN: 9781442648999
ISBN 10: 1442648996
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 29 October 2014
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'Schmitt leaves us with a rich dramaturgical document to foster our respect for Scala's commedia dell'arte? Her deep appreciation of Scala shines through.' -- Rosalind Kerr Renaissance Quarterly vol 68:04:2014 'Schmitt's project challenges the next generation of scholars to see beyond the arbitrary division of textual or cultural history in order to mine the rich material provided in the hundreds of extant commedia scenarios yet to be fully explored.' -- Jenna Soleo-Shank Comparative Drama vol 49:02:2015
‘Schmitt’s project challenges the next generation of scholars to see beyond the arbitrary division of textual or cultural history in order to mine the rich material provided in the hundreds of extant commedia scenarios yet to be fully explored.’ - Jenna Soleo-Shank (Comparative Drama vol 49:02:2015) ‘Schmitt leaves us with a rich dramaturgical document to foster our respect for Scala’s commedia dell’arte… Her deep appreciation of Scala shines through.’ - Rosalind Kerr (Renaissance Quarterly vol 68:04:2014) ‘Like Seneca’s bees, Professor Schmitt has collected nectar from different species of flowers and skillfully blended it into a most digestible form of honey… This book is a delight to read.’ - Gloria Allaire (Sixteenth Century Studies vol 47:02:2016) ‘I recommend the sound methodology, as well as the rich dramaturgical information, that this book provides to anyone considering bringing one of Scala's Commedia dell'arte scenarios to life.’ - Thomas Heck (Theatre Journal, vol 67:4:2015) The commedia dell'arte was one of the most important theatrical movements in early modern Europe… The genre is widely viewed as superficial. Natalie Crohn Schmitt debunks this perception, using the work of Flaminio Scala to illustrate the commedia dell'arte's rich craftsmanship and social commentary. (University of Chicago Magazine, Nov-Dec 2014) ‘Professor Schmitt's beautiful and incisively detailed book goes a long way to celebrate their [Scala's scenarios] inspirational genius.’ - Peter Jordan (Theatre Research International, 41:2:2016) ‘This book offers a fresh perspective on not only the four specific scenarios of focus, but on the opus of Flaminio Scala and, by extension, on the commedia dell'arte. It is an asset to any scholar of Italian studies, Renaissance studies, theatre, performance, the commedia dell'arte, and many other areas of research and interest.’ - Joanne Granata (Quaderni d'italianistica 36: 01:2015) ‘Schmitt’s approach to Scala’s scenarios is eminently sensible in its practicality and highly impressive for its pedagogical potential…. Excellent study.’ - Domenico Pietropaolo (Theatre Survey vol 58:01:2017)
'Schmitt's project challenges the next generation of scholars to see beyond the arbitrary division of textual or cultural history in order to mine the rich material provided in the hundreds of extant commedia scenarios yet to be fully explored.' -- Jenna Soleo-Shank Comparative Drama vol 49:02:2015
Author Information
Natalie Schmitt is Professor Emerita of Theatre and of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
