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The illusion of power

The illusion of power1975

Stephen Orgel

About this book

Presents a study of political theater in the English Renaissance, discussing the differences between a public playhouse and a private, or court theater, and looking at masques and the role of king in the Renaissance court.

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First published
1975
OL Work ID
OL2965180W

Subjects

Court and courtiersEnglish Political playsGreat BritainHistoryHistory and criticismMasquesPolitical plays, EnglishPolitics and literatureRenaissanceTheaterTheater, great britain, historyTheater, historyEnglish Masques

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