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Prologues and epilogues of the eighteenth century.

Title
Prologues and epilogues of the eighteenth century.
Author
Knapp, Mary E., 1902-
Publication
New Haven, Yale University Press, 1961.

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Description
ix, 350 pages; 22 cm.
Series Statement
Yale studies in English, 149
Uniform Title
Yale studies in English ; 149.
Subject
  • 1700-1799
  • Prologues and epilogues > History and criticism
  • English drama > 18th century > History and criticism
  • English drama
  • Prologues and epilogues
  • Théâtre (genre littéraire) > 18e siècle > Histoire et critique
Genre/Form
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliographical footnotes.
Contents
Popular demand for prologues and epilogues -- Speakers -- Presentation -- The audience as it is reflected in the prologues and epilogues -- "The drama's laws the drama's patrons give" -- The patriotic prologue -- Critical theory and the standard dramatists -- Defense and criticism of sentimental drama -- The metamorphosis of the comic epilogue.
LCCN
61006314
OCLC
  • ocm00601600
  • 601600
  • SCSB-14533853
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library