Books by Erika Fischer-Lichte

Explores each of the sign-systems of the theater and investigates the ways they relate to one another. This book is accessible to readers with some knowledge of theater but not much of semiotics. It is for those with an interest in theater production and performance, or indeed theater history.

This major study reconstructs the vast history of European Drama from Greek tragedy through to 20th century theatre, focusing on the subject of identity.

An acclaimed theatre historian presents a re-definition of ritual theatre in a study of 20th century performative culture. Offering both perfomative and semiotic analyses of performances, this is a revolutionary approach to the study.