The Mediaeval Stage, Volume 1 (of 2) by E. K. Chambers

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Author Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954
Title The Mediaeval Stage, Volume 1 (of 2)
Original Publication London: Oxford University Press, 1903.
Note Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Mediaeval Stage, Volume 1" by E. K. Chambers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the origins and development of theatrical practices during the Middle Ages in England. The book aims to fill a gap in the understanding of how the framework for the later Shakespearean stage was set, exploring various theatrical traditions and their cultural contexts. The opening of the volume begins with a preface where the author reflects on the lack of comprehensive historical accounts regarding the mediaeval theatre before Shakespeare. Chambers shares his motivations for writing, expressing a desire to explore the origins of play-acting in England and the social, economic factors that shaped it. He outlines the structure of the work, which is divided into four books focusing on minstrel life, folk drama, ecclesiastical influences, and the eventual evolution of the professional stage in response to these various traditions. The author also acknowledges the challenges he faced in compiling the volumes and his awareness of the imperfections within them, emphasizing the importance of a thorough historical understanding of the mediaeval stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Theater -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500
Subject Drama, Medieval -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 73000
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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