{"product_id":"2026200007168-secondhand-the-oxford-companion-to-the-theatre","title":"The Oxford Companion To The Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark reference work in the field of theatrical scholarship, The Oxford Companion to the Theatre presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of world theatre from its ancient origins to the mid-twentieth century. Edited by Phyllis Hartnoll, this encyclopedic volume details the histories of national theatres, profiles legendary playwrights, actors, and directors, and chronicles the evolution of stagecraft, dramatic theory, and performance traditions across cultures and centuries. Written with clarity and scholarly precision, it serves as an indispensable guide for students, practitioners, and enthusiasts of the dramatic arts alike. The tone is measured and academic yet richly informative, making complex theatrical history accessible without sacrificing depth or rigor. From Greek tragedy to Elizabethan drama to the modern stage, this essential companion illustrates the enduring power and diversity of theatre as a global art form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887887954139,"sku":"2026200007168-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9bc9c33f-7dd4-45ee-928b-23e09361cbfe.png?v=1781747867","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007168-secondhand-the-oxford-companion-to-the-theatre","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}