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The book explores how England's eighteenth-century theatre served as a platform for anti-imperial protest, highlighting the struggles of marginalized groups. It examines the ways in which playwrights and performances challenged colonial narratives and offered a voice to the oppressed, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time. Through analysis of various theatrical works, it reveals the critical role of the arts in shaping public discourse and advocating for social justice during a period of imperial expansion.
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British Enlightenment Theatre, Bridget Orr
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- British Enlightenment Theatre
- Subtitle
- Dramatizing Difference
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bridget Orr
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9781108499712
- Series
- Description
- The book explores how England's eighteenth-century theatre served as a platform for anti-imperial protest, highlighting the struggles of marginalized groups. It examines the ways in which playwrights and performances challenged colonial narratives and offered a voice to the oppressed, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time. Through analysis of various theatrical works, it reveals the critical role of the arts in shaping public discourse and advocating for social justice during a period of imperial expansion.