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The book considers the London theatrical culture which took shape in the 1570s and came to an end in 1642.

  • Places emphasis on those plays that are readily available in modern editions and can sometimes to be seen in modern productions, including Shakespeare.
  • Provides students with the historical, literary and theatrical contexts they need to make sense of Renaissance drama.
  • Includes a series of short biographies of playwrights during this period.
  • Features close analyses of more than 20 plays, each of which draws attention to what makes a particular play interesting and identifies relevant critical questions.
  • Examines early modern drama in terms of its characteristic actions, such as cuckolding, flattering, swaggering, going mad, and rising from the dead.

English Renaissance Drama

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 30/08/2006
    ISBN13: 9780631226307, 978-0631226307
    ISBN10: 0631226303

    Number of Pages: 336

    Non Fiction , ELT & Literary Studies , Education

    Description

    The book considers the London theatrical culture which took shape in the 1570s and came to an end in 1642.

    • Places emphasis on those plays that are readily available in modern editions and can sometimes to be seen in modern productions, including Shakespeare.
    • Provides students with the historical, literary and theatrical contexts they need to make sense of Renaissance drama.
    • Includes a series of short biographies of playwrights during this period.
    • Features close analyses of more than 20 plays, each of which draws attention to what makes a particular play interesting and identifies relevant critical questions.
    • Examines early modern drama in terms of its characteristic actions, such as cuckolding, flattering, swaggering, going mad, and rising from the dead.

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