Playgoing in Shakespeare's London / Andrew Gurr.

Main entry:

Gurr, Andrew.

Title & Author:

Playgoing in Shakespeare's London / Andrew Gurr.

Publication:

Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1987.

Description:

xv, 284 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-271) and index.
Physical conditions -- Social composition -- Mental composition -- The evolution of tastes.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP25.00 0.

Summary:

This is a new edition of Andrew Gurr's classic account of the people for whom Shakespeare wrote his plays. Gurr assembles all the evidence from the writings of the time to describe the physical structure of the different types of playhouse, the services provided in the auditorium, the cost of a ticket and a cushion, the size of the crowds, the smells, the pickpockets, and the collective feelings generated by the plays. Since 1987 there have been many new discoveries about Shakespeare's theatres. Gurr introduces fresh evidence about the experience of attending a play in Shakespeare's time, adds more than thirty new entries to his account of the early playgoers and provides a select bibliography.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

0521253365
9780521253369
0521368243
9780521368247

Subject:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Homes and haunts England London.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Theater England London History 16th century.
Theater England London History 17th century.
Theater audiences England London History 16th century.
Theater audiences England London History 17th century.
English drama Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 History and criticism.
English drama 17th century History and criticism.
Théâtre Angleterre Londres Histoire 16e siècle.
Théâtre Angleterre Londres Histoire 17e siècle.
Théâtre Publics Angleterre Londres Histoire 16e siècle.
Théâtre Publics Angleterre Londres Histoire 17e siècle.
Théâtre anglais 16e siècle Histoire et critique.
Théâtre anglais 17e siècle Histoire et critique.
English drama.
English drama Early modern and Elizabethan.
Homes.
Intellectual life.
Manners and customs.
Theater.
Theater audiences.
Toneelvoorstellingen.
Publiek.
Theater audiences Great Britain History 16th century.
Theater audiences Great Britain History 17th century.
Théâtre Aspect social Grande-Bretagne Londres 16e siècle.
théâtre Londres (Grande-Bretagne) 16e s. 17e s.
London (England) Social life and customs 16th century.
London (England) Social life and customs 17th century.
London (England) Intellectual life 16th century.
London (England) Intellectual life 17th century.
London.
Londres (Angleterre) Mœurs et coutumes 16e siècle.
Londres (Angleterre) Mœurs et coutumes 17e siècle.
Londres (Angleterre) Vie intellectuelle 16e siècle.
Londres (Angleterre) Vie intellectuelle 17e siècle.
England London.
London Theatre Audiences, 1567-1642

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 3410
Call No.: ID:87-B11822
Status: Available

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit