E. A. J. Honigmann (Editor), Susan Brock(Editor)
Playhouse wills
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719030178
- author:
- E. A. J. Honigmann (Editor), Susan Brock(Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 1.8 x 13.7 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Shakespeare and his contemporaries left behind a unique legacy in the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre. This edition brings together over one hundred wills, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of actors, dramatists, carpenters, costumiers, and others who shaped the theatrical landscape. These wills not only offer valuable historical insights but also serve as important human documents, revealing the social, financial, religious, and sentimental lives of Shakespeare's contemporaries. Many previously unknown or unpublished wills are included in this edition, offering a fresh perspective on the period. By examining these wills, researchers and enthusiasts can gain a deeper understanding of the people who helped create some of the most enduring works of English literature.
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