Susan J. Owen:A Companion to Restoration Drama von Susan J. Owen (englisch) Hardcover-Buch
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Mita Choudhury 11 Restoration Drama after the Restoration: The Critics, the Repertory and the Canon 177. She has also edited A Babel of Bottles: Drink, Drinkers and Drinking Places in Lit… Mehr…
Mita Choudhury 11 Restoration Drama after the Restoration: The Critics, the Repertory and the Canon 177. She has also edited A Babel of Bottles: Drink, Drinkers and Drinking Places in Literature (2000). The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A Companion to Restoration Drama by Susan J. Owen Illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work between 1660 and 1710. This book examines well known genres such as Restoration sex comedy, and explores other genres such as heroic plays, satirical comedy, sentimental 'she-tragedy', tragi-comedy and political tragedy. Its three sections address the diverse aspects of Restoration Drama. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This Companion illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work 1660 to 1710. Twenty-five essays by leading scholars in the field bring together the best recent insights into the full range of dramatic practice and innovation at the time. Introduces readers to the recent boom in scholarship that has revitalised Restoration dramaExplores historical and cultural contexts, genres of Restoration drama, and key dramatists, among them Dryden and Behn Back Cover This Companion illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work between 1660 and 1710. Twenty-five essays by leading scholars in the field bring together the best recent insights into the full range of dramatic practice and innovation at the time. Contributors examine well known genres such as Restoration sex comedy in a new light, and explore other genres such as heroic plays, satirical comedy, sentimental 'she-tragedy', tragi-comedy and political tragedy. The three sections of the volume address the diverse aspects of Restoration Drama. The first situates the drama in its theatrical and social contexts and examines changing responses to Restoration drama from the eighteenth century to date, the second explores the wide range of dramatic genres, and the final section offers an introduction to the playwrights, including the first women dramatists. Coverage of the best known dramatists is balanced by attention to lesser known authors and plays. Flap This Companion illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work between 1660 and 1710. Twenty-five essays by leading scholars in the field bring together the best recent insights into the full range of dramatic practice and innovation at the time. Contributors examine well known genres such as Restoration sex comedy in a new light, and explore other genres such as heroic plays, satirical comedy, sentimental 'she-tragedy', tragi-comedy and political tragedy. The three sections of the volume address the diverse aspects of Restoration Drama. The first situates the drama in its theatrical and social contexts and examines changing responses to Restoration drama from the eighteenth century to date, the second explores the wide range of dramatic genres, and the final section offers an introduction to the playwrights, including the first women dramatists. Coverage of the best known dramatists is balanced by attention to lesser known authors and plays. Author Biography Susan J. Owen teaches in the Department of English Literature at the University of Sheffield. She is the author of Restoration Theatre and Crisis (1996) and Perspectives on Restoration Drama (forthcoming), as well as numerous articles and essays on Restoration drama, a piece on Andrew Marvell and a theoretical article, 'Chaos Theory, Marxism and Literature; (new formations, 1996). She has also edited A Babel of Bottles: Drink, Drinkers and Drinking Places in Literature (2000). Table of Contents About the Contributors viii Preface and Acknowledgements xii PART I The Drama in Context 1 1 The Post-1660 Theatres as Performance Spaces 3Edward A.. Langhans 2 Restoration Dramatic Theory and Criticism 19Paul D. Cannan 3 Theatrical Regulation during the Restoration Period 36Matthew J. Kinservik 4 Libertinism and Sexuality 53Maximillian E. Novak 5 The Restoration Actress 69Deborah Payne Fisk 6 Masculinity in Restoration Drama 92Laura J. Rosenthal 7 Images of Monarchy on the Restoration Stage 109Jessica Munns 8 Restoration Drama and Politics: An Overview 126Susan J. Owen 9 Restoration Drama and Social Class 140Aparna Dharwadker 10 Race, Performance and the Silenced Prince of Angola 161Mita Choudhury 11 Restoration Drama after the Restoration: The Critics, the Repertory and the Canon 177Brian Corman PART II Kinds of Drama 193 12 Heroic Drama and Tragicomedy 195Derek Hughes 13 Restoration Comedy 211J. Douglas Canfield 14 Tragedy and Varieties of Serious Drama 228Jean I. Marsden 15 London Theatre Music, 1660-1719 243Todd S. Gilman 16 Shakespeare and Other Adaptations 274Sandra Clark 17 Rakes, Wives and Merchants: Shifts from the Satirical to the Sentimental 291Kirk Combe PART III Dramatists 309 18 William Davenant and John Dryden 311Richard Kroll 19 'Still on the Criminal's Side, against the Innocent': Etherege, Wycherley and the Ironies of Wit 326Robert Markley 20 'Who Vices Dare Explode': Thomas Shadwell, Thomas Durfey and Didactic Drama of the Restoration 340Christopher J. Wheatley 21 Otway, Lee and the Restoration History Play 355Paulina Kewes 22 Elkanah Settle, John Crowne and Nahum Täte 378Don-John Dugas 23 Two Female Playwrights of the Restoration: Aphra Behn and Susanna Centlivre 396Cynthia Lowenthal 24 William Congreve and Thomas Southerne 412Miriam Handley 25 Sir John Vanbrugh and George Farquhar in the Post-Restoration Age 429John Bull Index 446 Review "The book will serve its audience very well, and those needing further guidance will profit from the list of further reading at the end of each essay. Highly recommended for academic libraries, the volume will be especially helpful to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students." Choice "[...] the riches of Susan Owen's book are sufficient to ensure it a place on anyone's list of essential reading on Restoration Drama." Notes and Queries Long Description This Companion illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work between 1660 and 1710. Twenty-five essays by leading scholars in the field bring together the best recent insights into the full range of dramatic practice and innovation at the time. Contributors examine well known genres such as Restoration sex comedy in a new light, and explore other genres such as heroic plays, satirical comedy, sentimental she-tragedy, tragi-comedy and political tragedy. The three sections of the volume address the diverse aspects of Restoration Drama. The first situates the drama in its theatrical and social contexts and examines changing responses to Restoration drama from the eighteenth century to date, the second explores the wide range of dramatic genres, and the final section offers an introduction to the playwrights, including the first women dramatists. Coverage of the best known dramatists is balanced by attention to lesser known authors and plays. Review Text "The book will serve its audience very well, and those needing further guidance will profit from the list of further reading at the end of each essay. Highly recommended for academic libraries, the volume will be especially helpful to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students." Choice "[...] the riches of Susan Owen's book are sufficient to ensure it a place on anyone's list of essential reading on Restoration Drama." Notes and Queries Review Quote The book will serve its audience very well, and those needing further guidance will profit from the list of further reading at the end of each essay. Highly recommended for academic libraries, the volume will be especially helpful to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students."hoice[...] the riches of Susan Owen's book are sufficient to ensure it a place on anyone's list of essential reading on Restoration Drama."otes and Queries Promotional "Headline" "The book will serve its audience very well, and those needing further guidance will profit from the list of further reading at the end of each essay. Highly recommended for academic libraries, the volume will be especially helpful to upper-division undergraduate and graduate students." Choice"[...] the riches of Susan Owen's book are sufficient to ensure it a place on anyone's list of essential reading on Restoration Drama." Notes and Queries Feature Illustrates the vitality and diversity of dramatic work between 1660 to 1710 in twenty five essays by leading scholars Brings together the best recent insights into the range of dramatic practice in this period Introduces readers to the recent boom in scholarship that has revitalised Restoration drama Explores historical and cultural contexts, genres of Restoration drama, and key dramatists, among them Dryden and Behn Details ISBN0631219234 Short Title COMPANION TO RESTORATION DRAMA Language English ISBN-10 0631219234 ISBN-13 9780631219231 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 822.409 Series Number 12 Edited by Susan J. Owen Pages 476 Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780631219231 UK Release Date 2001-11-07 AU Release Date 2001-11-07 NZ Release Date 2001-11-07 US Release Date 2001-11-07 Author Susan J. Owen Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Series Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-07 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Country of Publication United States Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item, John Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD<
