TY - BOOK AU - Chambers,E.K. TI - The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 1 AV - PNPR PY - 2021/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 KW - Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625 KW - English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism KW - Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- England -- London KW - Theaters -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century KW - Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Relations with actors KW - Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 16th century KW - Acting -- History -- 16th century N1 - Release date is 2021-08-07; The court -- The control of the stage; Tim Lindell, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Elizabethan Stage, Vol. 1" by E. K. Chambers is an historical account written in the early 20th century. This in-depth study explores the development of the Elizabethan stage as an institution, examining its origins and the socio-economic conditions that contributed to its evolution. The work focuses particularly on the Elizabethan Court and the theatrical practices that emerged during this vibrant period. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the cultural and historical context of theatre in the Elizabethan era. Chambers reflects on his previous research and outlines the contents of this volume, which will cover topics such as pageantry, court plays, and the relationship between theatrical performances and the Court. He provides insight into the significant social forces at play during this time and emphasizes the layering of new research and perspectives that have informed his work over two decades. The tone is academic, establishing a strong foundation for the detailed analysis that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66003 ER -