Region, Religion and Patronage: Lancastrian Shakespeare (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780719063695)

Explores the network of social, political and spiritual connections in north west England as a site for regional drama, introducing the reader to the non-metropolitan theatre spaces which formed a vital part of early modern dramatic activity. Uses the possibility that Shakespeare began his theatrical career to provide a range of new contexts for reading his plays. Examines the contexts in which the apprentice dramatist would have worked, providing new insight into regional performance, touring theatre & the patronage of the Earls of Derby. Examines the experiences of Catholic families and the way in which Lancashire's status as a Catholic stronghold led to conflict with central government's attempts to create a united state. All this feeds into innovative readings of individual plays such as Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Author: Richard Dutton
ISBN-10: 0719063698
ISBN-13: 9780719063695
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2013
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.74h x 6.60w x 0.84d