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Routledge Spectrums of Shakespearean Crossdressing Book

Name: Routledge Spectrums of Shakespearean Crossdressing Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex world of English Renaissance drama with Spectrums of Shakespearean Crossdressing: The Art of Performing Women. This scholarly work from Routledge Studies in Shakespeare investigates how male players approached female roles during this era. Rather than assuming all cross-dressed performances were treated the same way, this book examines the different ways female characters were represented on stage. By analyzing a variety of play texts, the research looks for evidence of different performance practices used for male-to-female crossdressing. This study provides a deep look into the varied types of female characters found in English Renaissance drama. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in theatre history, stagecraft, and the specific nuances of Shakespearean performance. Gain a new perspective on how gender and representation functioned in the early modern theatre through this detailed academic investigation.

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Investigates varied performance practices for male-to-female crossdressing in English Renaissance drama.

Analyzes multiple play texts to find evidence of different ways female characters were presented on stage.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Shakespeare academic series.

Examines the different degrees of seriousness applied to cross-dressed performances by male players.

Provides a detailed reading of female character representation during the English Renaissance period.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367333414
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre > Stagecraft
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 November 2019
Listed Since: 24 July 2019

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