William Shakespeare,David Ivers
As You Like It
As You Like It
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David Ivers reimagines Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It" from an actor's point of view, presenting a new translation into contemporary English. This translation is part of the Play On! Shakespeare project, an ambitious undertaking from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival that commissioned new translations of 39 Shakespeare plays. Ivers' translation aims to make Shakespeare's work accessible to modern audiences while preserving the beauty of his verse.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies,US
As You Like It is a play by William Shakespeare that has been reimagined by actor and director David Ivers in a new translation into contemporary English. Ivers takes a unique approach to the play, analyzing each line to uncover the meaning of every joke, pun, and witty aside. He reuses Shakespeare's language while maintaining an homage to the original rhythm, cadence, and structure.
Ivers is an accomplished actor and director, and a lifelong lover of the Bard. His translation of As You Like It was written as part of the Play On! Shakespeare project, an ambitious undertaking from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival that commissioned new translations of 39 Shakespeare plays. The project aims to bring Shakespeare's work to modern audiences in language accessible to them while preserving the beauty of his verse.
To achieve this, a diverse group of contemporary playwrights. Screenwriters, and dramaturges from diverse backgrounds were enlisted. The project reenvisions Shakespeare for the twenty-first century, making his works available for the first time in print in a new First Folio for a new era.
Ivers' translation of As You Like It is a testament to his talent and dedication to the Bard. His analysis of the play's language and structure reveals new insights into the meaning and significance of Shakespeare's work, making it accessible to a wider audience. The Play On! Shakespeare project is a remarkable achievement that will continue to inspire and engage audiences for generations to come.
Weight: 156g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780866986618
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