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Body Self and Melancholy The Self-Narratives and Life of the Nobleman Osvaldo Ercole Trapp (1634-1710)

Body Self and Melancholy The Self-Narratives and Life of the Nobleman Osvaldo Ercole Trapp (1634-1710)

This book addresses early modern concepts of the body and the self – focussing on three self-narratives authored by the nobleman Osvaldo Ercole Trapp (1634–1710) a body description from head to foot autobiographical writings and a brief chronicle of the House of Trapp-Caldonazzo. Approaching the complex theme of the question of the early modern self and the historical body this book intertwines consistent contextualisation and historicisation of self-interpretation and biography. This is done in three steps: first the content and function of these self-narratives are analysed with reference to current research on early modern self-narratives. In a second step the life and family history of Osvaldo Ercole Trapp are examined from a microhistorical perspective and placed within the context of the early modern history of Tyrol’s nobility. A third step then goes into detail on individual contexts and discourses that refine one’s comprehension of these self-narratives: noble masculinity; family house and line; theories of procreation and education; body experience and body images. It combines textual analysis historical anthropology with a strong gender-historical perspective microhistory and the history of the body as a history of experience and discourse. With this approach the study makes an innovative contribution to early modern studies on self-narratives social history of early modern nobility and the history of the body as the history of experience and discourse. This volume will be of interest to students and scholars alike interested in intellectual social and cultural history. | Body Self and Melancholy The Self-Narratives and Life of the Nobleman Osvaldo Ercole Trapp (1634-1710)

GBP 130.00
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Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters

Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters

Lessons in Creativity from Musical Theatre Characters marries art and science with a new and exciting collaboration between one of the world’s leading creativity scholars and an internationally renowned musical theatre composer. This book will help readers tap into their creativity and unleash their own creative potential as they start their careers. Blending cutting-edge research juicy anecdotes lived experience hands-on activities and gentle advice authors James C. Kaufman and Dana P. Rowe take readers on a journey to explore and enhance their own creativity. Each chapter addresses a key aspect of creativity from how to overcome blocks to understanding one’s personal strengths all through the lens of Musical Theatre characters along with insights from those within the industry. Kaufman and Rowe shatter creativity myths (such as the tormented artist or having one big break) that may be harming the reader’s potential growth. Probing questions fun quizzes and engaging exercises will help the reader reflect on the material and develop strategies for their next step. All throughout the readers can learn from the tales of Sweeney Todd Maria Von Trapp Alexander Hamilton Christine Daaé and countless others to inspire their own creativity. This book is ideal for aspiring theatre professionals students of performing arts and theatre and creativity scholars.

GBP 31.99
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