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This newly revised edition offers an insightful exploration of the experience of attending plays during Shakespeare's era. It delves into the social and cultural contexts of Elizabethan theater, examining the audience's role and the significance of playhouses. Andrew Gurr's classic account provides a detailed look at the dynamics of performance and the impact of theatrical practices on contemporary society, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature.
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Playgoing in Shakespeare's London, Andrew Gurr
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Playgoing in Shakespeare's London
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Gurr
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9780521835602
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama
- Description
- This newly revised edition offers an insightful exploration of the experience of attending plays during Shakespeare's era. It delves into the social and cultural contexts of Elizabethan theater, examining the audience's role and the significance of playhouses. Andrew Gurr's classic account provides a detailed look at the dynamics of performance and the impact of theatrical practices on contemporary society, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature.