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The War Of The Theatres (1897)

The War Of The Theatres (1897)

Penniman, Josiah Harmar

Hardcover

Literary Criticism20th Century United States HistoryTechnical Theater

ISBN10: 1165180391
ISBN13: 9781165180394
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The War of the Theatres is a historical book written by Josiah Harmar Penniman in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the theatrical rivalry that existed in London during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book explores the competition between the two leading theatre companies of the time, the Lord Chamberlain's Men and the Admiral's Men, and their efforts to outdo each other in terms of popularity and success. The book delves into the various aspects of this rivalry, including the types of plays produced by each company, the actors who performed in them, and the audiences who attended them. It also examines the social and political context of the time, highlighting how the theatre was used as a means of shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse.Through meticulous research and analysis, Penniman provides a comprehensive understanding of the War of the Theatres and its impact on the development of theatre in England. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre and the cultural and social dynamics of Elizabethan and Jacobean England.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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