
Shakespeare and the Restoration Repertory
by Stephen Watkins
Title:
Shakespeare and the Restoration Repertory
Author:
Stephen Watkins
Series (if any):
Elements in Shakespeare Performance
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
102 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781009324137
EAN:
9781009324137
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
226
Dimensions (mm):
178 x 127 x 6
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
This Element provides the first comprehensive study of William Davenant's Shakespeare adaptations within the broader context of the Restoration repertory. It reveals how Davenant adapted the plays in direct response to the institutional and commercial imperatives of the newly established theatre industry of the 1660s.
















