English History Play in the Age of Shakespeare

Summary

First published in 1957. This edition re-issues the second edition of 1965.

Recognized as one of the leading books in its field, The English History Play in the Age of Shakespeare presents the most comprehensive account available of the English historical drama from its beginning to the closing of the theatres in 1642 and relates this development to Renaissance historiography and Elizabethan political theory.

Product details

• Authors: Irving Ribner.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.04.2014
• EAN: 9780415758994
• ISBN: 978-0-415-75899-4
• No. of pages: 372
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; The arts: general issues, Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare, History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900, History of Art, Performance Art, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, The arts: general topics