THE TASTE OF THE TOWN: SHAKESPEARIAN COMEDY AND THE EARLY, Katherine Scheil NEW

Description: THE TASTE OF THE TOWN: SHAKESPEARIAN COMEDY AND THE EARLY, Katherine Scheil NEW. Condition is Brand New with no signs of use nor abuse. Fresh and clean. Packed carefully and shipped US Media Mail with Tracking. We are happy to combine items to save you money on shipping. We can send you three typical DVDs for the price of 1. Just put your selection in your shopping cart and press the Request Total button (top right) and we will get back to you with the lowest combined shipping price. Description: The Taste of the Town: Shakespearian Comedy and the Early Eighteenth-Century Theater, Katherine West Scheil considers the reception history of Shakespeare's comedies within the context of the Restoration and early eighteenth-century theater, from 1660 until the Licensing Act of 1737. In the absence of an overarching methodology about how to stage and interpret Shakespeare, playwrights of the period were motivated by popular taste, and adapted and appropriated Shakespearian comedy according to current theatrical and cultural trends. Scheil discusses how the popularity of music and dance, poiltical controversies, the fluidity of acting companies, the influence of print culture, a recently edited play, a popular comic actor, a new musical composer, or a novel way of constructing a scene affected the rendition of Shakespeare's comedies to appeal to the taste of town. Thoroughly researched and carefully argued, The Taste of the Town, is a valuable and timely contribution to the understanding of the culture and practice of the Restoration and early eighteenth-century theater; as well as to the history of Shakespeare's early reputation. Review [Scheil] "provides a valuable and scholarly history of theater adaptation, examining the way the comedies were altered and appropriated in light of current trends and audience demand" (420), particularly the differences between eighteenth century and Restoration adaptations. -- Dympna Callaghan, Recent Studies in Tudor and Stuart Drama (SEL 44:20) ― Syracuse University "This book will remain the standard account for years to come." -- Don-John Dugas ― The Scriblerian By the way: For the philanthropists out there, the vast majority of the items sold by us (GutenburgReads), are for the benefit of The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem, whose mission is to help house-bound seniors live full and independent lives in their own homes. The center provides transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping, assistance with minor repairs around the house, and companionship through visits. The citizens of Winston-Salem generously donate books, music, movies, and more to us to help us achieve our mission. By buying useful items from us, you will be helping the less fortunate in our city. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

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