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... century comedy which was inspired by Jonson and was based fundamentally on satire . Its best examples were written by Shadwell in the 18th century . As developed by Jonson it became the accepted model for realistic comedy and was for ...
... century comedy which was inspired by Jonson and was based fundamentally on satire . Its best examples were written by Shadwell in the 18th century . As developed by Jonson it became the accepted model for realistic comedy and was for ...
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... century . Not until the second decade of the 18th century did German drama begin to assume a form and national character , the 17th century seeing mainly horror pieces and comic improvisations with Hans Wurst and Pickelhaering ( modeled ...
... century . Not until the second decade of the 18th century did German drama begin to assume a form and national character , the 17th century seeing mainly horror pieces and comic improvisations with Hans Wurst and Pickelhaering ( modeled ...
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... centuries . That scenery was the feature of the 19th century theatrical production is evidenced by Charles Kean's use of a printed " Programme of Scenery " describing in detail the sequence of settings . The spectators demanded scenery ...
... centuries . That scenery was the feature of the 19th century theatrical production is evidenced by Charles Kean's use of a printed " Programme of Scenery " describing in detail the sequence of settings . The spectators demanded scenery ...
Contents
Preface George Freedley | ix |
Actress Tallulah Bankhead | 33 |
Community Theatre Movement The Carl Glick | 169 |
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