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Routledge English Stage Comedy 1490-1990 - Academic Study

Name: Routledge English Stage Comedy 1490-1990 - Academic Study
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Explore five centuries of theatrical history with English Stage Comedy 1490-1990. Published by Routledge, this study tracks the development of the comedy genre from the Tudor period through the late twentieth century. It examines how comedy has navigated social and theatrical shifts over hundreds of years. Alexander Leggatt provides a thematic analysis that looks at how the genre uses its own conventions to investigate social life. By focusing on genre, this book offers a perspective that is often missed in recent criticism. It is a unique resource for anyone interested in how the English stage has used humor to address the tensions of different eras. This work serves as a detailed guide to one of the most long-lasting genres in theater history.

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Covers five centuries of theatrical history from the Tudor period to the late 1900s.

Provides a thematic organization that helps readers understand the evolution of the genre.

Offers a unique perspective on how comedy serves as a tool for social inquiry.

Written by Alexander Leggatt to provide deep insight into theatrical conventions.

Explores how the genre survived through significant social and theatrical changes.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415189365
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > Genres > Comedy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 August 1998
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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