Restoration Comedy in Performance
| Author | : J. L. Styan |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 1986-08-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521274214 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521274210 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (210 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Restoration Comedy in Performance by : J. L. Styan
Download or read book Restoration Comedy in Performance written by J. L. Styan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1986-08-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the ways in which Restoration comedy was performed, using the costume, customs, manners and behaviour of the age as a way of understanding its theatre and drama. It also considers problems encountered in early twentieth century revivals of plays by authors such as Etherege, Dryden, Congreve and Farquhar.
