Shakespeare and the restoration repertory
Auteur :
Watkins, Stephen
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009324137
Date de publication :
6 mars 2025
Dimensions :
17,8 x 12,7 x 0,6 cm
Poids :
106 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element provides the first comprehensive study of William Davenant's Shakespeare adaptations within the broader context of the Restoration repertory. It reveals how Davenant adapted the plays in direct response to the institutional and commercial imperatives of the newly established theatre industry of the 1660s.