{"product_id":"shakespeare-and-theatrical-patronage-in-early-modern-england-hardback-9780521812948","title":"Shakespeare and Theatrical Patronage in Early Modern England (Hardback) 9780521812948","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eShakespeare and Theatrical Patronage in Early Modern England\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wide-ranging 2002 study of patronage, relating to Shakespeare and the culture of his time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul Whitfield White (Edited by), Suzanne R. Westfall (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521812948, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 8 August 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages, 5 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book offers a rich array of studies … it will act as a stimulus for other scholars.' Cahiers Elisabethains\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDuring the past quarter of a century, the study of patronage-theatre relations in early modern England has developed considerably. This, however, is an extensive, wide-ranging and representative 2002 study of patronage as it relates to Shakespeare and the theatrical culture of his time. Twelve distinguished theatre historians address such questions as: What important functions did patronage have for the theatre during this period? How, in turn, did the theatre impact and represent patronage? Where do paying spectators and purchasers of printed drama fit into the discussion of patronage? The authors also show how patronage practices changed and developed from the early Tudor period to the years in which Shakespeare was the English theatre's leading artist. This important book will appeal to scholars of Renaissance social history as well as those who focus on Shakespeare and his playwriting contemporaries.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e List of contributors\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Shakespeare and theatrical patronage in early modern England Paul Whitfield White and Suzanne R. Westfall\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Theories and Histories: 1. 'The useless dearness of the diamond': theories of patronage theatre Suzanne R. Westfall\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Shakespearean Patronage: 2. The King's Men's king's men: Shakespeare and folio patronage David M. Bergeron\u003cbr\u003e 3. Shakespeare, the Cobhams and the dynamics of theatrical patronage Paul Whitfield White\u003cbr\u003e 4. Shakespeare, noble patrons and the pleasures of 'common' playing Leeds Barroll\u003cbr\u003e Part III. From Medieval to Early Modern: 5. 'What revels are in hand?': marriage celebrations and patronage of the arts in Renaissance England David Bevington and Milla Riggio\u003cbr\u003e 6. The city as patron: York Alexandra F. Johnston\u003cbr\u003e 7. Theatrical patronage and the urban community during the reign of Mary Mary A. Blackstone\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Patrons, Players and Audiences: 8. Privy Councilors as theatre patrons Andrew Gurr\u003cbr\u003e 9. Tracking Leicester's Men: the patronage of a performance troupe Sally-Beth MacLean\u003cbr\u003e 10. Patronage and the companies of boy actors Michael Shapiro\u003cbr\u003e 11. The audience as patron: The Knight of the Burning Pestle Alexander Leggatt\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Theatre studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theatre studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theatre%20studies%20%5BAN%5D%22\"\u003eAN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265137955096,"sku":"9780521812948","price":74.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521812948i.jpg?v=1692019822","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/shakespeare-and-theatrical-patronage-in-early-modern-england-hardback-9780521812948","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}