Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-270) and index.
Contents:
Horizons of the masque -- Reading -- Interpreting -- The masque and the news -- Politics, epistemology, and public theater -- Conclusion -- Appendix. Texts included in Francis Kirkman's 1661 and 1671 catalogues, in category "M" ; Texts designated masques ("M") in Edward Archer's 1656 catalogue ; Texts designated masques ("M") in William London's 1658 catalogue ; Humphrey Dyson's purchases of masques and entertainments 1610-1630.
Summary:
Considering masques from the point of view of reception as well as production, this work illuminates intersections of elite and public culture in 17th century England. Lauren Shohet traces the ways that both courtly and non-courtly masques circulated, and rethinks what it means to "read" a masque.
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