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Witty Restoration satire brought to life on the page .
The Committee blends clever dialogue with keen social observation, delivering a sharp look at politics, love, and ambition in a crowded London. This edition presents the full play alongside an introduction, textual notes, and a history of performance. It helps readers understand the era, theatrical practices, and the work’s reception, without losing the spirit of the original stage moments.
- Engaging banter and comic plots set against political maneuvering of the Restoration era
- Clear editorial notes that illuminate language, references, and staging choices
- Historical context to deepen understanding of character dynamics and social stakes
- Sample stage directions and variants from different editions to explore performance history
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Sir Robert Howard's Comedy, "the Committee": Edited With Introduction and Notes
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and works of Sir Robert Howard, a prominent figure during the Restoration period in England. The author examines Howardââ â¢s career as a statesman, poet, dramatist, and historian, offering a comprehensive analysis of his literary contributions and his place within the literary landscape of his time. The book explores Howardââ â¢s complex personality, highlighting his ambition, pride, and tendency towards pretentiousness, which both aided and hindered his success. The author delves into the famous controversy between Howard and John Dryden, his brother-in-law, over the use of blank verse and rhymed verse in dramatic poetry, a debate that was crucial in shaping the development of Restoration drama. The book provides a detailed examination of Howardââ â¢s plays, discussing their strengths and weaknesses, and exploring his use of various dramatic techniques and conventions. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the evolving nature of English drama during the Restoration era, and the challenges faced by playwrights in balancing innovation with tradition. By offering a nuanced and insightful portrait of Sir Robert Howard, the book reveals the intricacies of a fascinating figure whose literary legacy continues to resonate with readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334487422_0
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