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Kingship, Madness, and Masculinity on the Early Modern Stage: Mad World, Mad Kings
Kingship, Madness, and Masculinity on the Early Modern Stage: Mad World, Mad Kings
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This book explores the history of kingship, madness, and masculinity in the early modern era, using case studies from theater and disability studies to shed light on these topics. It demonstrates how the understanding of mental illness shifted from supernatural to human causes, and how the public stages became important arenas for exploring expressions of madness and practicing diagnoses.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 228 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of kingship, madness, and masculinity, unfolding on the early modern stage. It serves as a valuable resource for students studying early modern history, theatre, and performance studies, as well as disability studies. By engaging with the field of disability studies, the authors shed light on how disability and mental health were portrayed during this period, offering valuable insights into the lives of individuals during that time.
The chapters in this volume explore how the early modern understanding of mental illness shifted from supernatural to human causes, resulting in the public stages becoming crucial platforms for plays, actors, and audiences to explore expressions of madness and engage in diagnoses. This interdisciplinary approach allows students from diverse fields such as history of medicine, history of theatre and performance, and history of early modern Europe to gain a deeper understanding of the formation and evolution of attitudes towards kingship, madness, and masculinity during this period.
Through their meticulous research and analysis, the authors provide a rich and detailed account of the complexities of these three themes, offering valuable perspectives to students and scholars alike. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of history, theatre, and performance, and the ways in which they shaped the world during the early modern era.
\n Weight: 382g\n
Dimension: 154 x 236 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367760847\n \n
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