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The English History Play in the age of Shakespeare
Author | : Irving Ribner. |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2013-11-05 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9781136566929 |
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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.
History Play
Author | : Rodney Bolt |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2008-12-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781596917200 |
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Rodney Bolt's delightful life of Marlowe plays out a surprising solution to an enduring literary mystery, bringing the spirit of Shakespeare alive as we've never seen it before. Rodney Bolt's book is not an attempt to prove that, rather than dying at 29 in a tavern brawl, Christopher Marlowe staged his own death, fled to Europe, and went on to write the work attributed to Shakespeare. Instead, it takes that as the starting point for a playful and brilliantly written "fake biography" of Marlowe, which turns out to be a life of the Bard as well. Using real historical sources (as well as the occasional red herring) plus a generous dose of speculation, Bolt paints a rich and rollicking picture of Elizabethan life. As we accompany Marlowe into the halls of academia, the society of the popular English players traveling Europe, and the dangerous underworld of Elizabethan espionage, a fascinating and almost plausible life story emerges, along with a startlingly fresh look at the plays and poetry we know as Shakespeare's. Tapping into centuries of speculation about the man behind the work, about whom so few facts are known for sure, Rodney Bolt slyly winds the lives of two beloved playwrights into one.
Publishing the History Play in the Time of Shakespeare
Author | : Amy Lidster |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2022-03-17 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 9781316517253 |
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Showing how overlooked publication agents constructed and read early modern history plays, this book fundamentally re-evaluates the genre.
Staging England in the Elizabethan History Play
Author | : Ralf Hertel |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 331 |
Release | : 2016-04-01 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9781317050797 |
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Applying current political theory on nationhood as well as methods established by recent performance studies, this study sheds new light on the role the public theatre played in the rise of English national identity around 1600. It situates selected history plays by Shakespeare and Marlowe in the context of non-fictional texts (such as historiographies, chorographies, political treatises, or dictionary entries) and cultural artefacts (such as maps or portraits), and thus highlights the circulation, and mutation, of national thought in late sixteenth-century culture. At the same time, it goes beyond a New Historicist approach by foregrounding the performative surplus of the theatre event that is so essential for the shaping of collective identity. How, this study crucially asks, does the performative art of theatre contribute to the dynamics of the formation of national identity? Although theories about the nature of nationalism vary, a majority of theorists agree that notions of a shared territory and history, as well as questions of religion, class and gender play crucial roles in the shaping of national identity. These factors inform the structure of this book, and each is examined individually. In contrast to existing publications, this inquiry does not take for granted a pre-existing national identity that simply manifested itself in the literary works of the period; nor does it proceed from preconceived notions of the playwrights’ political views. Instead, it understands the early modern stage as an essentially contested space in which conflicting political positions are played off against each other, and it inquires into how the imaginative work of negotiating these stances eventually contributed to a rising national self-awareness in the spectators.
Language and Politics in the Sixteenth Century History Play
Author | : D. Cavanagh |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2003-12-12 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9780230005839 |
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Language and Politics in the Sixteenth-Century History Play examines a key preoccupation of historical drama in the period 1538-1600: the threat presented by uncivil language. 'Unlicensed' speech informs the presentation of political debate in Tudor history plays and it is also the subject of their most daring political speculations. By analyzing plays by John Bale, Thomas Norton, Thomas Sackville, and Robert Greene, as well as Shakespeare, this study also argues for a more inclusive approach to the genre.
A History of Children s Play and Play Environments
Author | : Joe L. Frost |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 566 |
Release | : 2010-04-02 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781135251666 |
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Children’s play throughout history has been free, spontaneous, and intertwined with work, set in the playgrounds of the fields, streams, and barnyards. Children in cities enjoyed similar forms of play but their playgrounds were the vacant lands and parks. Today, children have become increasingly inactive, abandoning traditional outdoor play for sedentary, indoor cyber play and poor diets. The consequences of play deprivation, the elimination and diminution of recess, and the abandonment of outdoor play are fundamental issues in a growing crisis that threatens the health, development, and welfare of children. This valuable book traces the history of children’s play and play environments from their roots in ancient Greece and Rome to the present time in the high stakes testing environment. Through this exploration, scholar Dr. Joe Frost shows how this history informs where we are today and why we need to re-establish play as a priority. Ultimately, the author proposes active solutions to play deprivation. This book is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and students in the fields of early childhood education and child development.
Children at Play
Author | : Howard P. Chudacoff |
Publsiher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2008-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780814716656 |
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Explores the history of play in the U.S. from the point of view of children between six and twelve.
Home Work and Play
Author | : James William Opp,John C. Walsh |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2015-02-25 |
Genre | : Canada |
ISBN | : 0199010862 |
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Featuring engaging articles by some of Canada's finest historians, this expertly crafted volume explores a wide range of topics and social issues - including constructions of gender and social status, participation in labour, access to education and health care, and more. Well-rounded andup-to-date, this new edition provides balanced coverage of pre- and post-Confederation Canada to help students understand how Canadians have interpreted and experienced home, work, and play across time.