Bruce R. Smith Livres

The Art and History of Washington DC is both a great guide and historical narrative of Americas Capitol City. The large-format book, featuring fine color photos and Italian printing is perfect for seasoned and armchair traveler alike. In 132 pages with over 225 large format full color photographs the book includes substantial, insightful, and readable text. Highlights include the Capitol, the White House, the presidential monuments, the Districts neighborhoods and surrounding points of interest, as well as the Smithsonian Museums of the National Mall.

Exploring the auditory experience of Shakespeare's plays, this book delves into the sounds that permeated the Globe Theater in 1599. It examines the significance of these sounds within the context of early modern England's largely oral culture, offering insights into how audiences would have interpreted and engaged with the performances. By reconstructing the auditory landscape of the time, the author reveals the deeper meanings and cultural implications of the sounds that accompanied Shakespeare's works.

The book explores the revival of tragedy and comedy on the English stage during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, highlighting their significance in providing dramatic coherence to human experiences. It traces this rediscovery through performances in various venues, including schools, colleges, and public theaters, rather than solely through academic discourse. The narrative emphasizes the historical context and cultural shifts that allowed these ancient forms to regain prominence in English literature, contrasting them with earlier medieval distinctions between happy and unhappy endings.