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100 1 _aAdams, Joseph Quincy,
_d1881-1946
245 1 0 _aShakespearean Playhouses :
_bA History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Shakespearean Playhouses" by Joseph Quincy Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history of English theatrical venues from their inception until the Restoration period. The focus is primarily on the evolution and establishment of playhouses in England, particularly those associated with the dramatic activities during the time of Shakespeare. The opening of the book sets the scene by describing the early practices of itinerant actors who performed in various public spaces, with a particular emphasis on inn-yards, which served as makeshift stages before the emergence of dedicated theaters. It explains how these inn-yards, with their natural setups for accommodating audiences, became popular venues for performances. The text further discusses the transitions that led to the gradual establishment of permanent theaters, highlighting the challenges faced by actors, the evolving nature of public entertainment, and the socio-political context impacting these developments. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of physical spaces in shaping early modern drama in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625
653 _aTheaters -- England -- London -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22397
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