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The Purpose Of Playing: Shakespeare And The Cultural Politics Of The Elizabethan Theatre
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Part Of A Larger Project To Examine The Elizabethan Politics Of Representation, Louis Montrose'S The Purpose Of Playing Refigures The Social And Cultural Context Within Which Elizabethan Drama Was Created.Montrose First Locates The Public And Professional Theater Within The Ideological And Material Framework Of Elizabethan Culture. He Considers The Role Of The Professional Theater And Theatricality In The Cultural Transformation That Was Concurrent With Religious And Sociopolitical Change, And Then Concentrates Upon The Formal Means By Which Shakespeare'S Elizabethan Plays Called Into Question The Absolutist Assertions Of The Elizabethan State. Drawing Dramatic Examples From The Genres Of Tragedy And History, Montrose Finally Focuses His Culturalhistorical Perspective On A Midsummer Night'S Dream.The Purpose Of Playing Elegantly Demonstrates How Language And Literary Imagination Shape Cultural Value, Belief, And Understanding; Social Distinction And Interaction; And Political Control And Contestation.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains two hundred forty-two pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Louis Montrose.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme explores the cultural politics of the Elizabethan theatre and examines the role of Shakespeare's plays.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Shakespeare studies? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational insights into Elizabethan theatre and its cultural context.
- Q: What is the reading level of this book? A: The book is appropriate for a general audience interested in history and literary criticism.
- Q: How can this book be used in academic studies? A: This book can be used as a reference for courses on Elizabethan drama, cultural studies, and literary analysis.
- Q: Is this book recommended for high school students? A: Yes, high school students studying Shakespeare or Elizabethan history may find this book useful.
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- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone publication focusing on the cultural politics of the Elizabethan theatre.