The Classical Monologue (M): MenThe Classical Monologue in two volumes, one for men and one for women, is a fresh selection of the best speeches from the repertoire of the classical theatre, from the Greeks to the beginning of the 20th century. These great dramatic monologues--from all periods and styles, all varied in tone and genre--make an indispensable actor's companion for auditioning, rehearsing and performing. Each monologue is accompanied by textual notes explaining any unusual vocabulary or syntax, and by commentary in which the editors offer interpretative points and practical advice in preparing the speech for performance. Both beginners and experienced actors will find The Classical Monologue a treasury of theatrical riches waiting to be released on stage. |
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Contents
Classical Greek | 1 |
Elizabethan and Jacobean | 12 |
French and Spanish | 66 |
Restoration and EighteenthCentury English | 77 |
English and Irish Nineteenth and Twentieth Century | 101 |
German Scandinavian and Russian | 121 |
Play Sources | 144 |
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