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David J. Amelang

Playgrounds: Urban Theatrical Culture in Shakespeare's England and Golden Age Spain

Playgrounds: Urban Theatrical Culture in Shakespeare's England and Golden Age Spain

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This book compares the theatrical cultures of early modern England and Spain and explores the causes and consequences of the similarities and differences between them. It uses a multi-focal theatre history research approach to recreate the theatrical landscapes of these two countries and better understand how the specific conditions of performance contributed to the development of each country's dramatic literature. The monograph develops an innovative comparative framework that will appeal to scholars and students of English and Spanish literature, as well as those interested in the broader history of European theatre.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 205 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book compares the theatrical cultures of early modern England and Spain, exploring the causes and consequences of similarities and differences between them. It employs a multi-focal theatre history research approach to recreate the theatrical landscapes of these two countries and better understand how specific conditions of performance contributed to the development of their dramatic literature. The monograph develops an innovative comparative framework to explore the numerous similarities and differences between early modern Europe's two most prominent commercial theatre cultures. By highlighting the nuances and intricacies that make each theatrical culture unique while recognizing their connection to the broader cultural ecosystem, the book appeals to scholars and students of English and Spanish literature, as well as those interested in the broader history of European theatre. Learning from one playground reveals insights into the other, helping to answer questions and explore further issues in theatre history, comparative drama, early modern drama, and performance culture.

This investigation will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre history, comparative drama, early modern drama, and performance culture.

Weight: 399g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032399461

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