Plays of Persuasion - Drama and Politics At the Court of Henry VIII

Klappentext A detailed study of the interaction between drama and politics in the reign of Henry VIII. Zusammenfassung A detailed study of the interaction between drama and politics in the reign of Henry VIII. Through its innovative use of dramatic texts as historical source material! the book provides illuminating insights into the political and cultural history of the Henrician period! and into the perceived character of the King himself. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Political drama in the reign of Henry VIII: an interpretation; 2. Improving literature? The interlude of Hick Scorner; 3. A domestic drama: John Skelton's Magnyfycence and the royal household; 4. Conservative drama I: Godly Queene Hester; 5. Conservative drama II: John Heywood's Play of the Weather; 6. Radical drama? John Bale's King Johan; 7. Court drama and politics: further questions and some conclusions.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Greg Walker
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.11.2008
• EAN: 9780521090728
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09072-8
• Pagine: 260
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; England, European History, English, c 1800 to c 1900, c 1500 onwards to present day, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1700 To C 1800, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary studies: c 1400 to c 1600