| Author |
Chambers, E. K. (Edmund Kerchever), 1866-1954 |
| Title |
The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 3
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: The Clarendon Press,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Plays and playwrights.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 3" by E. K. Chambers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the various aspects of staging during the Elizabethan era, particularly at the Court and in public theatres. The book delves into the intricacies of staging practices, theatrical innovations, and the influence of earlier traditions on the development of stagecraft during the Renaissance. At the start of the work, Chambers introduces the topic of scenic representation in Elizabethan theatre, emphasizing the importance of stage settings to support the complex plots found in contemporary plays. He discusses how various historical influences shaped the standards of staging, from early Renaissance practices to the evolving demands of the audience. As he outlines the transition from simple setups to more elaborate designs, Chambers highlights specific examples and concepts drawn from Italian staging traditions, illustrating how they impacted the English theatre scene, especially at the Court of Elizabeth I. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
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| Subject |
English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- England -- London
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| Subject |
Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Relations with actors
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| Subject |
Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century
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| Subject |
Acting -- History -- 16th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67462 |
| Release Date |
Feb 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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