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British Enlightenment theatre : dramatizing difference /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Orr, Bridget (Author)
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Theater > Great Britain > History > 18th century.
English drama > 18th century > History and criticism.
Enlightenment > Great Britain.
Great Britain > Intellectual life > 18th century.
English drama.
Enlightenment.
Intellectual life.
Theater.
Great Britain.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : dramatizing enlightenment
  • Addison, Steele and enlightened sentiment
  • Fair captives and spiritual dragooning : Islam and toleration on stage
  • The black legend, noble savagery and indigenous voice
  • The Masonic invention of domestic tragedy
  • Local savagery : the enlightenment countryside on stage.