Actresses of the Restoration period
Cooper, Susan Margaret2023
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The Restoration represents an exhilarating period of English history. With Charles II, the 'Merry Monarch' restored to the throne, the country saw artistic and literary talent flourish. Charles was an enthusiastic patron of the theatre and helped breathe new life into British drama, reopening the playhouses after the grey years of closure under Puritanical rule. One of the most significant innovations in Restoration theatre was the introduction of actresses on the English stage. This new history is dedicated to the life and times of two of the Restoration's most celebrated actresses: Mrs Elizabeth Barry and Mrs Anne Bracegirdle. It details their family roots, the beginnings and progression of their London stage careers, their retirement from the limelight, and their eventual demise.
Main title:
Actresses of the Restoration period / Susan Margaret Cooper.
Author:
Cooper, Susan Margaret, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2023.
Collation:
192 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781399064804 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2581593
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