Gurr, Andrew
The Shakespearean Stage
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521729666
- author:
- Gurr, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 358
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- 1564-1616
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Shakespearean Stage 1574-1642 by Andrew Gurr provides an authoritative overview of Shakespearean theatre in its own time. This comprehensive volume describes the acting companies and their practices, playhouses, staging, and audiences, offering a detailed insight into the original staging of Shakespeare's drama. Thoroughly revised and updated for its fourth edition, the book incorporates recent discoveries about the early modern stage, including archaeological findings at the Rose and Globe. A valuable appendix lists all known plays performed at specific playhouses and by particular companies, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. By examining the evolution of Shakespearean theatre during this period, Gurr's work sheds new light on the companies that staged his plays and their respective playhouses, providing a unique perspective on the development of English drama.
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