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A Short Sketch Of The History Of The English Drama: From The Accession Of James I To The Closing Of The Theaters, 1603-1642 (1884)

A Short Sketch Of The History Of The English Drama: From The Accession Of James I To The Closing Of The Theaters, 1603-1642 (1884)

Hamann, Albert

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 1166405249
ISBN13: 9781166405243
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Short Sketch of the History of the English Drama: From the Accession of James I to the Closing of the Theaters, 1603-1642 is a book written by Albert Hamann in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the English drama during the reign of James I, from 1603 to 1642, when the theaters were closed due to the outbreak of the English Civil War.The book begins with an introduction to the theater scene in England during the Elizabethan era and the transition to the Jacobean era under James I. It then delves into the various genres of drama that were popular during this time, including tragedy, comedy, and history plays. Hamann also explores the works of notable playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and John Webster, among others.The book also discusses the social and political context in which the English drama was produced and performed. Hamann examines the influence of the monarchy, the church, and the public on the theater scene, as well as the impact of censorship and licensing laws.Overall, A Short Sketch of the History of the English Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature or theater. It provides a detailed and engaging overview of a fascinating period in the development of English drama.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.

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