Introduction to English Renaissance comedy explores the interconnected themes of politics, magic and sex in a number of representative comedies by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. It ranges across the Elizabethan, Jacobean and Caroline periods, covering both public and private theatres, emphasising the eclectic, experimental nature of this comedy. -- .
By:
Alexander Leggatt Other:
Rebecca Mortimer Imprint: Manchester University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 249g ISBN:9780719049651 ISBN 10: 0719049652 Pages: 192 Publication Date:13 May 1999 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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A / AS level
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Alexander Leggatt is Professor of English at University College, University of Toronto
Reviews for Introduction to English Renaissance Comedy
"...a welcome addition to scholarship written for nonspecialists... ""Medieval and Renaissance Drama in England"""