Cambridge Introductions to Literature first batch : English Theatre 1660 - 1900

Informationen zum Autor Peter Thomson is Emeritus Professor of Drama, University of Exeter. Klappentext An accessible and lively introduction to the history of the stage from 1660 to 1900. Zusammenfassung This 2006 introduction to English theatre! including illustrative quotations and carefully selected visual images! guides the reader through the turbulent history of the stage from the restoration of Charles II to the death of Queen Victoria. A lively read! the book is ideal for students! teachers and lecturers alike. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Part I. The theatre restored: 1660-1700: 1. The material circumstance; 2. The drama; 3. Actors and acting; Part II. The theatre reformed: 1700-37: 4. The material circumstance; 5. The drama; 6. Actors and acting; Part III. The theatre tamed: 1737-89: 7. The material circumstance; 8. The drama; 9. Actors and acting; Part IV. Theatre in the age of reform: 1789-1843: 10. The material circumstance; 11. The drama; 12. Actors and acting; Part V. The theatre industry: 1843-1901: 13. The material circumstance; 14. The drama; 15. Actors and acting; Index of plays.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Thomson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.2006
• EAN: 9780521547901
• ISBN: 978-0-521-54790-1
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 20 mm
• Sets: Cambridge Introductions to Literature first batch; Cambridge Introductions to Literature first batch
• Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature; Cambridge introduction to; Cambridge Introductions to Lit; Cambridge Introductions to Literature; Cambridge introduction to; Cambridge Introductions to Literature first batch set 10 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Education and learning; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; England, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Theatre Studies, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, C 1700 To C 1800