Shakespeare in the Theatre: Sir William Davenant and the Duke's Company

by Richard Schoch and Amanda Eubanks Winkler

Eubanks Winkler and Schoch reveal how - and why - the first generation to stage Shakespeare after Shakespeare's lifetime changed absolutely everything. Founder of the Duke's Company, Sir William Davenant influenced how Shakespeare was performed in a profound and lasting way. This book provides the first performance-based account of Restoration Shakespeare, exploring the precursors to Davenant's approach to Restoration Shakespeare, the cultural...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350130575
• ISBN13: 9781350130579
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"