The English Drama And Stage Under The Tudor And Stuart Princes 1543 to 1664

The book ""The English Drama and Stage Under the Tudor and Stuart Princes 1543 to 1664"" is a detailed account of the evolution of English drama and theatre during the reigns of the Tudor and Stuart monarchs. The author, William Carew Hazlitt, explores the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped the theatre during this period, and provides an in-depth analysis of the major playwrights, actors, and theatrical companies of the time.The book begins with an overview of the early Tudor period, and the emergence of English drama as a popular form of entertainment. Hazlitt examines the influence of classical and medieval drama on the early English stage, and the development of new genres such as the morality play and the interlude.The author then moves on to the Elizabethan era, which is widely considered the golden age of English drama. Hazlitt provides a detailed account of the major playwrights of the time, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson, and their contributions to the development of English theatre.The book also explores the social and political context in which these plays were performed, including the role of the monarchy, the influence of the Protestant Reformation, and the impact of the Spanish Armada.In the later chapters, Hazlitt examines the decline of the Elizabethan theatre and the rise of new theatrical companies under the Stuart monarchs. He discusses the emergence of new genres such as the masque and the restoration comedy, and the influence of French and Italian theatre on the English stage.Overall, ""The English Drama and Stage Under the Tudor and Stuart Princes 1543 to 1664"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important periods in English theatre history.Illustrated By A Series Of Documents, Treatises And Poems. With A Preface And Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.