Theater 270: History of Theater Up To 1700
Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
Karen Olson
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Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
Karen Olson
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Reference Works
Reference works can provide invaluable background information as you begin your research. Many often include useful bibliographies that can guide you to helpful secondary sources.
The Cambridge Guide to TheatreCall Number: Reference PN2035 .C27 1995Covers all major playwrights, works, traditions, theories, companies, venues and events. Available in print.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and PerformanceCall Number: Reference PN2035 .O92 2003Provides information across the broad sweep of theatrical activity, from ancient Greek drama to the latest developments in stage design. Available in print or online.
The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman TheatreInvestigates the history of performance in the classical Greek and Roman world. Available online.
The Encyclopedia of Greek TragedyCall Number: Reference PA3133 .E53 2014Covers all facets of the distinct form of dramatic theater that flourished in ancient Greece. Available in print.
The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English TheatreAn up-to-date, illustrated guide to the mystery cycles, morality drama and saints' plays which flourished from the late fourteenth to the mid-sixteenth centuries. Available online.
Historical Dictionary of French TheaterOver 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the evolution of French theater. Available online.
