The First English Actresses: Women and Drama 1660-1700
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Before the Restoration of Charles II there were no professional actresses on the English stage, and female roles had almost always been played by men. This book describes how and why women were permitted to act on the public stage after 1660, and the consequences of their arrival. Elizabeth Howe opens up a fascinating subject to nonspecialists. Beginning with a general account of the workings of Restoration theater, she explains the treatment received...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521422108
ISBN13:9780521422109
Release Date:June 1992
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:244 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.0"
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