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The Revels history of drama in English

Routledge, 1996

  • : set(8 vols.)
  • v. 2
  • v. 3
  • v. 4
  • v. 5
  • v. 6
  • v. 7

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v. 1とv. 8は子書誌

v. 2. 1500-1576. v. 3. 1576-1613. v. 4. 1613-1660. v. 5. 1660-1750. v. 6. 1750-1880. v. 7. 1880 to the present day

Author: v. 2. Norman Sanders...[et al.]. v. 3. J. Leeds Barroll...[et al.]. v. 4. Phillip Edwards...[et al.]. v. 5. John Loftis...[et al.]. v. 6. Michael R. Booth...[et al.]. v. 7. Hugh Hunt, Kenneth Richards, John Russell Taylor

General editor: v. 2, v. 5, v. 7. T.W. Craik. v. 3, v. 6. Clifford Leech & T.W. Craik. v. 4. Lois Potter

Reprint. Originally published: London : Methuen , 1975-1983

Includes bibliographical references

Includes index

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Description

This work provides a comprehensive account of drama written and performed in English from its roots in the medieval mystery plays to the progress of drama in Britain and America since 1945. The volumes, which are arranged chronologically, critically examine the drama, playwrights, actors and audiences of each period in their social and historical context. Key themes in The Revels History of Drama include: * the changing attitudes of audiences and public taste * the developing roles of actors, managers and directors * the evolution of acting styles Each volume contains: * a chronological table containing historical, theatrical and other literary events * illustrations from contemporary sources * a substantial bibliography.

Table of Contents

Volume I: Medieval Drama Volume II: 1500-1576 Volume III: 1576-1613 Volume IV: 1613-1660 Volume V: 1660-1750 Volume VI: 1750-1880 Volume VII: Drama Since 1880 Volume VIII: American Drama Since 1800

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