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E. Hæberli

 
9781330665305: The Comedies of John Crowne (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how Crowne’s comedies mirror Restoration court life, manners, and French influence.

This scholarly study analyzes how characters, plots, and stagecraft in the period reflect social norms, political tensions, and cross-channel cultural exchanges. It situates Crowne among his French and English peers, showing how his work engages with recent theater and real-life scenes of the era.

The book traces a web of connections between Crowne’s plays and sources from Molière and other French writers, while highlighting how English audiences of the time would recognize figures like court intriguers, witty maids, and grandiose country gentry. It offers context on satire, morality, and performance in Restoration drama, framing the author’s craft within the social and political currents of his day.

  • See how crowning figures at court shape plots, themes, and humor in Crowne’s comedies.
  • Learn how French theatrical ideas influenced English characters, scenes, and rivalries.
  • Compare English and French stage conventions through parallel scenes and character types.
  • Understand how Restoration audiences would have perceived wit, virtue, and folly on stage.

Ideal for readers of literary history and theater studies who want a focused look at the era’s drama and its social world.

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