How to Analyze the Works of Andrew Lloyd Webber

by Katie Marsico

Overview

This title explores the creative works of famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Musicals analyzed include Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and The Phantom of the Opera. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Webber. "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Essential Critiques is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616135331
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Essential Critiques Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Critiques 6

Chapter 2 A Closer Look at Andrew Lloyd Webber 13

Chapter 3 An Overview of Jesus Christ Superstar 21

Chapter 4 How to Apply Historical Criticism of Jesus Christ Superstar 27

Chapter 5 An Overview of Evita 39

Chapter 6 How to Apply Feminist Criticism to Evita 47

Chapter 7 An Overview of Cats 59

Chapter 8 How to Apply New Criticism to Cats 65

Chapter 9 An Overview of The Phantom of the Opera 75

Chapter 10 How to Apply Psychoanalytic Criticism to The Phantom of the Opera 85

You Critique It 96

Timeline 98

Glossary 100

Bibliography of Works and Criticism 102

Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112