"An Englishman's way of speaking absolutely classifies him,
The moment he talks he makes some other Englishman despise him." - Henry
George Bernard Shaw famously refused to permit any play of his "to be degraded into an operetta or set to any music except its own." Allowing his beloved Pygmalion to be supplanted by a comic opera was therefore unthinkable; yet Lerner and Loewe transformed it into My Fair Lady (1956), a musical that was to delight audiences and critics alike. By famously reversing Shaw's original ending, the show even dared to establish a cunningly romantic ending.
Keith Garebian delves into the libretto for a fresh take, and explores biographies of the show's principal artists to discover how their roles intersected with real life.
Rex Harrison was an alpha male onstage and off, Julie Andrews struggled with her 'chaste diva' image, and the direction of the sexually ambiguous Moss Hartcontributed to the musical's sexual coding.
Autorentext
Keith Garebian is a freelance literary and theatre critic, and an award-winning author and poet.
Zusammenfassung
This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the GCSE OCR Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, enabling students to easily digest and retain the information.Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a number of unique and helpful features:Overviews of the OCR specification content Summaries of the major research studies Practical and innovative suggestions for revision techniques at the end of each chapter Example exam questions and model answers A separate chapter dedicated to preparing for the exam, giving practical advice on getting organised, techniques for maximising revision time, and advice on structuring exam time appropriately for optimum performance A comprehensive glossary of important terms and their definitions, to aid understanding of the material.Revise Psychology for GCSE Level gives excellent guidance, not only on how to pass the exam, but also on how to avoid the panic and pitfalls that so many students face at exam time. Although a companion to the bestselling Psychology for GCSE Level, 2nd edition by Dwyer and Roberts, this revision guide can be used alongside any GCSE psychology textbook.
Inhalt
Preface 1. Rex Harrison: Alpha Male 2. Julie Andrews: Chaste Vocal Diva 3. Moss Hart: Sexually Ambiguous Dazzler 4. "Why Can't a Woman Be More Like a Man?" 5. Queer Meanings Conclusion Bibliography