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LoC No.: 61000908
Title:
Shakespearean Playhouses
A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Shakespearean Playhouses" by Joseph Quincy Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history of English theatrical venues from their inception until the Restoration period. The focus is primarily on the evolution and establishment of playhouses in England, particularly those associated with the dramatic activities during the time of Shakespeare. The opening of the book sets the scene by describing the early practices of itinerant actors who performed in various public spaces, with a particular emphasis on inn-yards, which served as makeshift stages before the emergence of dedicated theaters. It explains how these inn-yards, with their natural setups for accommodating audiences, became popular venues for performances. The text further discusses the transitions that led to the gradual establishment of permanent theaters, highlighting the challenges faced by actors, the evolving nature of public entertainment, and the socio-political context impacting these developments. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of physical spaces in shaping early modern drama in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Joseph Quincy, 1881-1946
EBook No.: 22397
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
Subject: Theaters -- England -- London -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 61000908
Title:
Shakespearean Playhouses
A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Shakespearean Playhouses" by Joseph Quincy Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history of English theatrical venues from their inception until the Restoration period. The focus is primarily on the evolution and establishment of playhouses in England, particularly those associated with the dramatic activities during the time of Shakespeare. The opening of the book sets the scene by describing the early practices of itinerant actors who performed in various public spaces, with a particular emphasis on inn-yards, which served as makeshift stages before the emergence of dedicated theaters. It explains how these inn-yards, with their natural setups for accommodating audiences, became popular venues for performances. The text further discusses the transitions that led to the gradual establishment of permanent theaters, highlighting the challenges faced by actors, the evolving nature of public entertainment, and the socio-political context impacting these developments. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of physical spaces in shaping early modern drama in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Joseph Quincy, 1881-1946
EBook No.: 22397
Published: Aug 25, 2007
Downloads: 207
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
Subject: Theaters -- England -- London -- History
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.