Download or read book The Staging of Romance in Late Shakespeare written by Christopher J. Cobb and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Shakespeare's response in his late plays to the challenge of making romance stories believable through theatrical representation and the kind of experience the late plays in performance seek to create for their spectators. Taking The Winter's Tale as a case study, the book's central chapters demonstrate how Shakespeare tests and transforms the techniques to create the sweeping, restorative transformations of individuals and communities that are central to both earlier dramatic romances and Shakespeare's own romance experiments. The book's three other chapters address the methodologies for study of spectator's experience through a dramatic text, the history of dramatic romance to 1610, and Shakespeare's further experiments with the staging of romance after The Winter's Tale.-

Download or read book A Select Collection of Old English Plays written by Robert Dodsley and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A select collection of old English plays written by and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Shakespeare and the Idea of Apocrypha written by Peter Kirwan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to the thirty-six plays of the First Folio, some eighty plays have been attributed in whole or part to William Shakespeare, yet most are rarely read, performed or discussed. This book, the first to confront the implications of the 'Shakespeare Apocrypha', asks how and why these plays have historically been excluded from the canon. Innovatively combining approaches from book history, theatre history, attribution studies and canon theory, Peter Kirwan unveils the historical assumptions and principles that shaped the construction of the Shakespeare canon. Case studies treat plays such as Sir Thomas More, Edward III, Arden of Faversham, Mucedorus, Double Falsehood and A Yorkshire Tragedy, showing how the plays' contested 'Shakespearean' status has shaped their fortunes. Kirwan's book rethinks the impact of authorial canons on the treatment of anonymous and disputed plays.

Download or read book The Elizabethan Top Ten written by Emma Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging with histories of the book and of reading, as well as with studies of material culture, this volume explores ’popularity’ in early modern English writings. Is ’popular’ best described as a theoretical or an empirical category in this period? How can we account for the gap between modern canonicity and early modern print popularity? How might we weight the evidence of popularity from citations, serial editions, print runs, reworkings, or extant copies? Is something that sells a lot always popular, even where the readership for print is only a small proportion of the population, or does popular need to carry something of its etymological sense of the public, the people? Four initial chapters sketch out the conceptual and evidential issues, while the second part of the book consists of ten short chapters-a ’hit parade’- in which eminent scholars take a genre or a single exemplar - play, romance, sermon, or almanac, among other categories-as a means to articulate more general issues. Throughout, the aim is to unpack and interrogate assumptions about the popular, and to decentre canonical narratives about, for example, the sermons of Donne or Andrewes over Smith, or the plays of Shakespeare over Mucedorus. Revisiting Elizabethan literary culture through the lenses of popularity, this collection allows us to view the subject from an unfamiliar angle-in which almanacs are more popular than sonnets and proclamations more numerous than plays, and in which authors familiar to us are displaced by names now often forgotten.

Download or read book Elizabethan Popular Theatre written by Michael Hattaway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabethan Popular Theatre surveys the Golden Age of English popular theatre: the 1590s, the age of Marlowe and the young Shakespeare. The book describes the staging practices, performance conditions and acting techniques of the period, focusing on five popular dramas: The Spanish Tragedy, Mucedorus, Edward II, Doctor Faustus and Titus Andronicus, as well as providing a comprehensive history of a variety of contemporary playhouse stages, performances, and players.

Download or read book The Shakespeare Apocrypha written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries written by Kevin A. Quarmby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early seventeenth century, the London stage often portrayed a ruler covertly spying on his subjects. Traditionally deemed 'Jacobean disguised ruler plays', these works include Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, Marston's The Malcontent and The Fawn, Middleton's The Phoenix, and Sharpham's The Fleer. Commonly dated to the arrival of James I, these plays are typically viewed as synchronic commentaries on the Jacobean regime. Kevin A. Quarmby demonstrates that the disguised ruler motif actually evolved in the 1580s. It emerged from medieval folklore and balladry, Tudor Chronicle history and European tragicomedy. Familiar on the Elizabethan stage, these incognito rulers initially offered light-hearted, romantic entertainment, only to suffer a sinister transformation as England awaited its ageing queen's demise. The disguised royal had become a dangerously voyeuristic political entity by the time James assumed the throne. Traditional critical perspectives also disregard contemporary theatrical competition. Market demands shaped the repertories. Rivalry among playing companies guaranteed the motif's ongoing vitality. The disguised ruler's presence in a play reassured audiences; it also facilitated a subversive exploration of contemporary social and political issues. Gradually, the disguised ruler's dramatic currency faded, but the figure remained vibrant as an object of parody until the playhouses closed in the 1640s.

Download or read book The Reflector written by Leigh Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Exploring Shakespeare written by S. Viswanathan and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a compilation of different erudite articles already published by the author in various scholarly journals and other edited volumes. The essays are a study and an enquiry into a variety of dramaturgical methods and processes that contribute to the theatrical dynamics of the Shakespeare plays. All the articles are concerned with the art of playmaking, with an examination of the tools and devices used by Shakespeare which contribute to the dramatic life of the play but also articulate the moral and sociocultural ideas of the time. There has not been much critical work in this area before and the book is one of the first of its kind. The book unravels the function and effect of many poetic, rhetorical, topological, visual and theatrical devices which Shakespeare exploits in his plays for a dramatic effect. Together, the essays present an idea of the multidimensional totality of theatre language and communication which Shakespeare achieves through a masterful orchestration of dramatic resources. The book will be of immense value to students, scholars and researchers in the fields of theatre techniques and art, literature in general and drama in particular.

Download or read book A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 07 written by Robert Dodsley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Dodsley's 'A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 07' is a meticulously compiled anthology of early English drama, showcasing the rich literary heritage of the period. Dodsley's careful selection includes plays from various genres, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the theatrical landscape of the time. The language and themes of the plays reflect the historical context in which they were written, making this volume a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature. Dodsley's editorial style is both scholarly and accessible, offering insightful annotations to help readers navigate the complexities of the texts. The inclusion of lesser-known plays alongside more popular works adds depth and diversity to this collection, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of English drama. Robert Dodsley's commitment to preserving and celebrating these old English plays highlights his passion for the literary heritage of his country. His dedication to curating this anthology showcases his expertise and deep understanding of early English drama. Readers seeking to explore the rich history of English theater will find 'A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 07' a rewarding and enlightening read, thanks to Dodsley's meticulous editorial work and insightful commentary.

Download or read book None a Stranger There written by Scott Oldenburg and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: None a Stranger There offers a collection of wide-ranging essays that explore the creation and understanding of English identity through the lens of early modern drama. Drawing together a rich array of disciplines--literary criticism, theater history, linguistics, book history, and performance studies--the scholars in this collection illuminate how diverse or competing notions of "Englishness" can be seen and studied in early modern English plays. They are an especially fertile site of study because they enabled collective performances in a variety of settings, such as public theaters, royal courts, and streets. They engaged with live audiences from a cross section of society. The contributors also draw parallels in plays of the period between past and present. They identify vivid struggles over controversies--especially Brexit and neonationalism--that still bedevil Britain and much of the western world: attitudes about and experiences of immigrants; xenophobia and tolerance; multiculturalism, assimilation, and hybridity; patriotism and jingoism; racial and ethnic identity; border-making and border-crossing; transnational itinerancy; and other topics. None a Stranger There provides a nuanced understanding of how early modern dramatists shaped and responded to questions about English identity and its relationship with Europe and beyond. It emphasizes the fluidity and complexities of national identity, reminding us that these debates remain deeply relevant in an interconnected world. CONTRIBUTORS Heather Bailey / Todd Andrew Borlik / William Casey Caldwell / Matt Carter / Kevin Chovanec / John S. Garrison / Scott Oldenburg / Matteo Pangallo / Jamie Paris / Vimala C. Pasupathi / Kyle Pivetti / Margaret Tudeau-Clayton

Download or read book The Reflector a quarterly magazine on subjects of philosophy politics and the liberal arts conducted by the ed of The Examiner J H Leigh Hunt written by Leigh Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book As You Like It written by Lesley Wade Soule and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-11 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commentary at the centre of this Handbook introduces students to the play as it would be experienced in performance. Other sections provide basic information about the text and its first performances, a brief description of the main political and cultural currents of the time and the popular kinds of entertainment, drama and comedy. Extracts from several comedies and Shakespeare's immediate source, Thomas Lodge's Rosalynde, together with all important elements of performance, case studies of key productions and a survey of critical writings on As You Like It, make this a comprehensive and wide-ranging study. Research for this publication was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Download or read book The Reflector written by and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book British Drama 1533 1642 A Catalogue written by Martin Wiggins and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 4 covers the years 1598-1602 during which dramatic satire emerged, as well as the opening of the original Globe theatre in London.

Download or read book Tancred and Gismunda written by Hazlitt and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: