Rycroft, Eleanor

Facial Hair and the Performance of Early Modern Masculinity (Studies in Performance and Early Modern Drama)

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ISBN 13:
9781032177885
author:
Rycroft, Eleanor
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
200
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£44.89

Description

Facial Hair and the Performance of Early Modern Masculinity is a critical study that explores the significance of beards in the theatrical performance of masculinity during the early modern era in England. In this context, beards were seen as a marker of adult manliness, while beardlessness was associated with boyhood. This book examines how the use of facial hair on stage reflects the power dynamics and cultural norms of the time. The author delves into the role of beards in constructing onstage masculinity, acknowledging the challenges faced by those who did not conform to traditional bearded masculine ideals. This study is of particular interest to scholars of Early Modern Theatre and Theatre History, offering a nuanced analysis of the ways in which facial hair was used to perform and negotiate masculinity. By examining the use of beards on stage, this book sheds light on the operations of power and politics in society, revealing the complex and often contradictory nature of masculinity in early modern England.

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