| Author |
Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954 |
| Title |
The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The court -- The control of the stage.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 1" by E. K. Chambers is an historical account written in the early 20th century. This in-depth study explores the development of the Elizabethan stage as an institution, examining its origins and the socio-economic conditions that contributed to its evolution. The work focuses particularly on the Elizabethan Court and the theatrical practices that emerged during this vibrant period. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and historical context of theatre in the Elizabethan era. Chambers reflects on his previous research and outlines the contents of this volume, which will cover topics such as pageantry, court plays, and the relationship between theatrical performances and the Court. He provides insight into the significant social forces at play during this time and emphasizes the layering of new research and perspectives that have informed his work over two decades. The tone is academic, establishing a strong foundation for the detailed analysis that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
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| Subject |
English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- England -- London
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Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Relations with actors
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| Subject |
Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
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| Subject |
Acting -- History -- 16th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66003 |
| Release Date |
Aug 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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