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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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780631226307
  • ISBN-10: 0631226303
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • Publish Date: September 2006
  • Dimensions: 8.98 x 6.02 x 0.72 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.08 pounds
  • Page Count: 336

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