Shakespearean Rhetoric: A Practical Guide for Actors, Directors, Students and Teachers

Author:   Benet Brandreth (Independent scholar, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781350087972


Pages:   264
Publication Date:   22 April 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Benet Brandreth (Independent scholar, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   The Arden Shakespeare
Weight:   0.458kg
ISBN:  

9781350087972


ISBN 10:   1350087971
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   22 April 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. A Brief History of Classical Rhetoric 3. Shakespeare's Approach to Rhetoric 4. What is Rhetoric? 5. Invention: Ethos, Pathos and Logos 6. Disposition 6. Invention and Disposition in the Rehearsal Room 7. Style 8. Rhetorical Techniques and Tropes: Indicators of Mental State 9. Rhetorical Techniques and Tropes: Indicators of Theme and Structure 10. Style in the Rehearsal Room 11. Rhetoric in Hamlet, Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Othello and Macbeth Notes Index

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Shakespearean Rhetoric will greatly aid anybody who needs a text illuminating in order to decipher character - not only in Shakespeare's works, but in most classic, European texts that students will be asked to study or perform. Acting Shakespeare is made easier with the guidelines of rhetorical techniques discussed and concisely demonstrated in Benet Brandreth's book. Unlocking a character through their chosen rhetorical techniques is explained in simple terms and shown to work in practice. A vital aid for all modern students of Shakespeare - with a concise grounding in English grammar thrown in for good measure. * Paterson Joseph * Benet's passion, knowledge and curiosity is contagious, and his ability to clearly transmit the origins and influences of Shakespeare's imagination to performance and artistic process could have a profound impact on both the individual actor and classical technique as a whole. * Edward Bennett *


Shakespearean Rhetoric will greatly aid anybody who needs a text illuminating in order to decipher character - not only in Shakespeare’s works, but in most classic, European texts that students will be asked to study or perform. Acting Shakespeare is made easier with the guidelines of rhetorical techniques discussed and concisely demonstrated in Benet Brandreth’s book. Unlocking a character through their chosen rhetorical techniques is explained in simple terms and shown to work in practice. A vital aid for all modern students of Shakespeare - with a concise grounding in English grammar thrown in for good measure. * Paterson Joseph * Benet’s passion, knowledge and curiosity is contagious, and his ability to clearly transmit the origins and influences of Shakespeare’s imagination to performance and artistic process could have a profound impact on both the individual actor and classical technique as a whole. * Edward Bennett *


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Benet Brandreth Q.C. is a barrister and an award-winning performer and expert on rhetoric and Shakespeare's use of language. For over twelve years he has taught the principles and practical application of rhetoric to actors, directors and students at the RSC, the Donmar Warehouse and RADA.

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