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Shakespeare and theatrical patronage in early Modern England

Title: Shakespeare and theatrical patronage in early Modern England / edited by Paul Whitfield White and Suzanne R. Westfall.
Publication: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002.

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Description

viii, 326 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

During the past quarter of a century, the study of patronage-theatre relations in early modern England has developed considerably. This, however, is the first extensive, wide-ranging, and representative study of patronage as it relates to Shakespeare and the theatrical culture of his time. Twelve theatre historians address such questions as: What important functions did patronage have for the theatre during this period? How, in turn, did the theatre impact and represent patronage? Where do paying spectators and purchasers of printed drama fit into the discussion of patronage? The authors also show how patronage practices changed and developed from the early Tudor period to the years in which Shakespeare was the English theatre's leading artist. --From publisher's description.

Subject

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

'The Useless Dearness of the Diamond': theories of patronage theatre / Suzanne Westfall -- The King's men's King's men: Shakespeare and folio patronage / David M. Bergeron -- Shakespeare, the Cobhams, and the dynamics of theatrical patronage / Paul Whitfield White -- Shakespeare, noble patrons and the pleasures of professional playing / Leeds Barroll -- 'What revels are in hand?' Marriage celebrations and patronage of the Arts in Renaissance England / / David Bevington and Milla Riggio -- Civic patronage of provincial drama: the case of early modern York / Alexandra F. Johnston -- Theatrical patronage and the urban community during the reign of Mary / Mary Blackstone -- Privy councilors as theatre patrons / Andrew Gurr -- Tracking Leicester's men: the patronage of a performance troupe / Sally-Beth MacLean -- Patronage and the companies of boy actors / Michael Shapiro -- The audience as patron: the knight of the burning pestle / Alexander Leggatt.

ISBN

0521812941
9780521812948
0521034302
9780521034302

LCCN

2002073826

OCLC

ocm50129409
50129409
SCSB-14645253

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Princeton University Library