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19 th Century Continental Theatre 1800-1900. Terms-Romanticism Movement in late 18 th century Europe, characterized by Heightened interest in nature Emphasis.

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1 19 th Century Continental Theatre 1800-1900

2 Terms-Romanticism Movement in late 18 th century Europe, characterized by Heightened interest in nature Emphasis on the individual’s expression of emotion and imagination Departure from classicism Rebellion against established social rules and conventions

3 Romanticism Started in Germany Blossomed in France Closet dramas-meant for reading

4 Mid 19 th Century- Realism Art and literature represents events and social conditions No idealization

5 People Henrik Ibsen-”Father” of Realism, Norway Themes revolutionized theatre and shocked audiences Wrote about social problems A Doll’s House, Hedda Gabler

6 People(no notes) Ibsen’s influences Strindberg Chekhov Gorki Stanislavsky-The Method style of acting

7 George Bernard Shaw Brought realism to England, Wrote about social ills Introductions (commentary)sometimes longer than entire play

8 Romanticism Survived Oscar Wilde-witty farces William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan-satiric operettas

9 Actors France-Sarah Bernhardt and Constant Coquelin Italy-Elanora Duse England Henry Irving

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