- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; illustrated edition edition (4 Jun 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0521384443
- ISBN-13: 978-0521384445
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"...packed with new information on women involved in drama of the times, from analysis of theatre objectives and performance technicalities to consideration of how actresses were treated by companies and society during the times." The Midwest Book Review
"...a detailed, meticulous study, which will be of interest to the specialist as well as the general reader....presents an enormous amount of information and will almost certainly provide the impetus for future studies." Elizabeth D. Harvey, Renaissance Quarterly
"...a detailed, meticulous study, which will be of interest to the specialist as well as the general reader....presents an enormous amount of information and will almost certainly provide the impetus for future studies." Elizabeth D. Harvey, Renaissance Quarterly
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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 for the drama of the period. Elizabeth Howe opens up a fascinating subject to non-specialists. Beginning with a general account of the workings of Restoration theatre, she goes on to explain the advent of the actresses and how they were treated. Perceived predominantly as sex objects, the actresses' sexuality was variously exploited in ways that had important consequences for drama. The book addresses questions that are relevant to women's issues in every period: how far did the advent of real women players alter dramatic portrayals of women? Did this encourage more or less equality between the sexes? Although in one sense merely playthings for a small male elite, the pioneering actresses also represent a distinct female voice in society and a fresh place in discourse.
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Some time during the last months of 1660, a professional English actress appeared in a play on the English public stage for the first time - a historic moment for English theatre. Read the first page
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Howe tells the exciting stories of these early actresses clearly and accessibly. The stories about the lives of the actresses playing the parts - and the way they shaped the roles and character-types - really enhanced my understanding of restoration drama, but you certainly don't have to be a student of restoration drama to enjoy the book!
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Really interesting history
29 May 2011
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One of the books I have enjoyed more regarding theatrical history. Loads of information on women first entering the stage. Bought as a text but would recommend just for reading.
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