Travel and Drama in Early Modern England: The Journeying Play

This agenda-setting volume explores Renaissance stage practice, performance history, and theatre's transnational exchanges in early modern England, offering new insights into theatre history, drama's generic conventions, and plays about travel. Recent critical studies have shown that early modern travel had a global reach and cultural consequences, and this collection of essays redefines the field by expanding the canon of recognized plays concerned with travel.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive volume on travel and drama in early modern England delves into profound insights into Renaissance stage practice, performance history, and the transnational exchanges of theatre. It propels our understanding of theatre history, the generic conventions of drama, and the essence of plays centered around travel during a period of rapid development in the professional theatre and England's endeavors to establish its presence within a global economy. Recent critical examinations have revealed that the impact of early modern travel extended far beyond the confines of the Atlantic world, exerting cultural consequences that surpass the narratives often associated with it. In response, this esteemed collection of essays, penned by renowned scholars from around the world, redefines the field by broadening the canon of recognized plays that explore the theme of travel. Through meticulous re-evaluations of the genre's parameters, the chapters present fresh perspectives on how these plays engaged and resonated with their audiences and readers, fostering a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of theatrical expressions during this transformative era.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 161 x 235 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108471183