Taking to heart Thomas Heywoodrsquo;s claim that plays ldquo;persuade men to humanity and good life; instruct them in civility and good manners; showing them the fruits of honesty; and the end of villainy;rdquo; Mark Bayerrsquo;s captivating new study argues that the early modern London theatre was an important community institution whose influence extended far beyond its economic; religious; educational; and entertainment contributions. Bayer concentrates not on the theatres where Shakespearersquo;s plays were performed but on two important amphitheatres; the Fortune and the Red Bull; that offer a more nuanced picture of the Jacobean playgoing industry. By looking at these playhouses; the plays they staged; their audiences; and the communities they served; he explores the local dimensions of playgoing.
#1653592 in eBooks 2011-10-28 2011-10-28File Name: B00653KT48
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