Spoken Word in the UK

Spoken Word in the UK provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of spoken word performance in the UK,its origins,development,performers,audiences,and diverse styles. It is a valuable resource for scholars,teachers,and researchers in theatre,performance studies,literary studies,and cultural studies.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 474 pages
\n Publication date: 29 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Spoken Word in the UK is a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of spoken word performance in the United Kingdom, encompassing its origins, evolution, performers, and audiences. This captivating book brings together a diverse array of authors, including scholars, critics, and practitioners, who offer fresh perspectives on performance poetics. Spanning six sections, the book delves into the fundamental aspects of understanding spoken word and explores how it can be analyzed stylistically, its place within the broader context of performance in the UK, the strategies employed by performers to connect with their audiences, and its significance in the education system.

Each chapter serves as a case study, showcasing one key aspect, example, or context of spoken word performance. Collectively, these chapters provide a comprehensive account of this vibrant form of performance, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, scholars, and researchers in the fields of theatre and performance studies, literary studies, and cultural studies.

This groundbreaking companion is essential for anyone interested in studying or teaching spoken word performance, as well as for scholars and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of this dynamic art form.

\n Weight: 728g\n
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367352530\n \n