Product Description

This unique volume of plays and documents demonstrates for the first time the wide range of theatrical activity in which women were involved during the Renaissance period. This is a true breakthrough for the study of women's literature.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #226862 in Books
• Published on: 1995-12-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'Few teachers of Renaissance literature will be able to resist the temptation to buy it ...' - Times Literary Supplement

From the Back Cover
Renaissance Drama By Women is a unique volume of plays and documents. For the first time, it demonstrates the wide range of theatrical activity in which women were involved during the Renaissance period. It includes full-length plays, a translated fragment by Queen Elizabeth I, a masque, and a substantial number of historical documents. With full and up-to-date accompanying critical material, this collection of texts is an exciting and invaluable resource for use in both the classroom and research.
Special features introduced by the editors include:
* introductory material to each play
* modernized spellings
* extensive notes and annotations
* biographical essays on each playwright
* a complete bibliography
Methodically and authoritatively edited by S.P. Cerasano and Marion Wynne-Davies, Renaissance Drama by Women is a true breakthrough for the study of women's literature and performance.