Court Masques: Jacobean and Caroline Entertainments, 1605-1640

ISBN-13: 9780198121640 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 336 str.

David Lindley

Opis

The masque had a brief but splendid life as the dominant mode of entertainment at the early Stuart court. Extravagant multi-media happenings, court masques were filled with arcane allegorical references and frequently commented on political issues of the day. This selection, the most substantial available, brings together eighteen masques, tracing the evolution of the genre from Jonson's early masques for King James I to Davenant's 1640 masque for Charles I, performed just before the outbreak of the English Civil War. Together, these works offer fascinating insights into the culture and politics of the early 17th century.

Recenzje

This well-edited collection is the only anthology of Masques currently in print. It is essential reading for students of Renaissance history and literature who want to understand this important form.

O autorze

David Lindley is Senior Lecturer at the School of English, Leeds University.