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A Brief History Of The English Drama: From The Earliest To The Latest Times (1890)

A Brief History Of The English Drama: From The Earliest To The Latest Times (1890)

Golden, William Echard

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ISBN10: 1164517732
ISBN13: 9781164517733
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Brief History Of The English Drama: From The Earliest To The Latest Times is a comprehensive book written by William Echard Golden and first published in 1890. The book traces the development of English drama from its earliest origins in medieval times to the contemporary plays of the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in English drama. Golden begins by discussing the origins of drama in England, including the role of the church in early plays and the emergence of secular drama during the medieval period. He then moves on to the Renaissance, discussing the influence of classical drama on English playwrights and the rise of Shakespeare as the preeminent English playwright of the era.Golden also covers the Restoration period, the rise of sentimental drama in the 18th century, and the emergence of Romantic drama in the early 19th century. He concludes with a discussion of the contemporary state of English drama at the time of the book's publication.Throughout the book, Golden provides detailed analyses of individual plays and playwrights, discussing their themes, styles, and contributions to the development of English drama. He also places these works in their historical and cultural contexts, providing readers with a rich understanding of the social and political factors that influenced the development of English drama over time.Overall, A Brief History Of The English Drama: From The Earliest To The Latest Times is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama. Its thorough coverage of the subject and insightful analyses of individual works make it a valuable addition to any library.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.

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