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Title: The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 2
Original Publication: United Kingdom: The Clarendon Press,1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The companies -- The play-houses.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 2" by E. K. Chambers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the vibrant theatrical scene of the Elizabethan era, detailing various acting companies and the intricacies of performance culture during that time. It primarily focuses on the classification and history of theatrical companies and their performances in London from 1558 to 1616. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the framework for examining the theatrical companies of the period, discussing the dominance of boy companies in early Elizabethan drama. The introduction highlights how the Children of Paul’s, among others, played a significant role in court performances, particularly before adult companies found a firm footing. Chambers sets the stage for a detailed chronicle of various acting troupes and the evolution of performance spaces, hinting at the competitive nature of this theatrical landscape and the shifts in popularity between child and adult performers throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954
EBook No.: 67423
Published: Feb 17, 2022
Downloads: 182
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- England -- London
Subject: Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Relations with actors
Subject: Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
Subject: Acting -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 2
Original Publication: United Kingdom: The Clarendon Press,1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: The companies -- The play-houses.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 2" by E. K. Chambers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the vibrant theatrical scene of the Elizabethan era, detailing various acting companies and the intricacies of performance culture during that time. It primarily focuses on the classification and history of theatrical companies and their performances in London from 1558 to 1616. At the start of the volume, the author introduces the framework for examining the theatrical companies of the period, discussing the dominance of boy companies in early Elizabethan drama. The introduction highlights how the Children of Paul’s, among others, played a significant role in court performances, particularly before adult companies found a firm footing. Chambers sets the stage for a detailed chronicle of various acting troupes and the evolution of performance spaces, hinting at the competitive nature of this theatrical landscape and the shifts in popularity between child and adult performers throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954
EBook No.: 67423
Published: Feb 17, 2022
Downloads: 182
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
Subject: English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- England -- London
Subject: Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Relations with actors
Subject: Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
Subject: Acting -- History -- 16th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.