| Description |
1 online resource (217 pages) |
| Series |
Early Modern Literature in History |
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Early modern literature in history.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on the Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 The Early Tudor History Play; 3 The Reformation of History in John Bale's Biblical Dramas; 4 Seneca and the Early Elizabethan History Play; 5 History in the Making: the Case of Samuel Rowley's When You See Me You Know Me (1604/5); 6 The Stage Historicizes the Turk: Convention and Contradiction in the Turkish History Play; 7 News Drama: the Tragic Subject of Charles I; Index |
| Summary |
Many readers today associate the early modern history play with Shakespeare. While not wishing to ignore the influence of Shakespeare, this collection of essays explores other historical drama between 1500 and 1660, covering a wide range of different formats. An introduction provides a survey of current criticism, exploring both early modern and contemporary definitions of the 'history play'. Individual essays in chronological order discuss a wide variety of possible sources for historical drama, ranging from oral traditions to chronicles. They also explore genres outside the canon which think |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ravelhofer, B. (Barbara)
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| ISBN |
0230593267 (electronic bk.) |
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9780230593268 (electronic bk.) |
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