Renaissance drama
Renaissance Drama provides a comprehensive and engaging new account of one of the richest periods of theatre history: the drama of early modern England produced for the professional theatre. It brings new insights to bear by exploring the plays in their relation to the culture and society of the period.
VIII, 224 p. : il. ; 23 cm
9780745633107, 9780745633114, 0745633102, 0745633110
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Preface. Introduction. 1 Monarchy and the Stage. 2 Sex, Marriage and the Family. 3 Journalistic Plays. 4 History Plays. 5 Tragedies of Tyrants. 6 Reading Revenge. 7 Comedy and the City. 8 The Place of Shakespeare. Epilogue. Further Reading. Editions and Primary Texts