Staging Favorites: Theatrical Representations of Political Favoritism in the Early Modern Courts of Spain, France, and England

Staging Favorites examines theatrical representations of royal favorites in Spanish, French, and English dramatic production during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, offering a comparative analysis of plays such as "La paciencia en la fortuna," "Le Favori, ou la Coquette," and "Sejanus His Fall." It appeals to scholars and students interested in early modern literature, theater, and cultural history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Staging Favorites delves into the captivating world of theatrical representations of royal favorites in Spanish, French, and English dramatic production during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. During this era, the courts of Spain, France, and England were ruled by influential ministers who held immense royal favor. The intricate politics of royal favoritism gave rise to a remarkable collection of plays that form the core of this captivating book. While scholars have previously explored these plays in a national context, Staging Favorites takes a broader European perspective, offering comparative analyses of several notable plays such as La paciencia en la fortuna, Le Favori, ou la Coquette, and Sejanus His Fall. By providing fresh insights and distinctions, this book enhances our understanding of the early modern perception and representation of the royal favorite, appealing to scholars and students with interests in early modern literature, theater history, and cultural history.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367538415