The Elizabethan Playhouse And Other Studies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163096437)

""The Elizabethan Playhouse and Other Studies"" is a non-fiction book written by William J. Lawrence. It is a collection of essays and studies that explore various topics related to Elizabethan theatre and drama. The book begins with an overview of the Elizabethan theatre scene, discussing the different types of playhouses and the actors who performed in them. It then goes on to examine the plays themselves, discussing the themes, characters, and literary techniques used by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jonson. Other topics covered in the book include the role of music in Elizabethan theatre, the influence of classical literature on Elizabethan drama, and the social and political context in which the plays were written and performed. Lawrence's writing is insightful and engaging, and the book is both informative and entertaining for anyone interested in the history and literature of the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William J. Lawrence
ISBN-10: 1163096431
ISBN-13: 9781163096437
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d