The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard
William W. Demastes
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The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard
Published
Jan 07, 2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
178
ISBN-13
9781107606128
ISBN-10
1107606128
Description
"Tom Stoppard is widely considered to be one of the most important dramatists of contemporary theatre. In this Introduction, William Demastes provides an accessible overview of Stoppard's life and work, exploring all the complexity and variety that makes his drama so unique. Illustrated with images from a diverse range of Stoppard productions, the book provides clear evaluations of his major works, including Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Travesties, Arcadia and The Coast of Utopia, to provide the most up-to-date assessment available. Detailed chapters situate each play in the context of its sources, which include Shakespeare and contemporary existential thought, espionage, quantum physics, chaos theory, romanticism, landscape design, nineteenth-century European intellectual thought and European totalitarianism. The book also includes a section on Stoppard's Academy Award-winning film Shakespeare in Love"-- "Tom Stoppard is widely considered to be one of the most important dramatists of contemporary theatre. In this Introduction, William Demastes provides an accessible overview of Stoppard's life and work, exploring all the complexity and variety that makes his drama so unique. Illustrated with images from a diverse range of Stoppard productions, the book provides clear evaluations of his major works, including Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Travesties, Arcadia and Coast of Utopia, to provide the most up-to-date assessment available. "--
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How many pages are in The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard?
This edition of The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard has approximately 178 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard?
For most readers, The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard typically takes between 3h 43m and 2h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard?
The estimated word count for The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard is approximately 44,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard?
The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard was written by William W. Demastes.
When was The Cambridge introduction to Tom Stoppard published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jan 07, 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.