Century of English Farce /
Hughes, Leo
Century of English Farce / Leo Hughes. - 1 online resource (316 p.) - Princeton Legacy Library ; 2128 .
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. A Problem in Definition -- 2. Structure and Devices -- 3. Farce and the Afterpiece -- 4. Rival Entertainments: Pantomime, Burlesque, Satire, Sentiment -- 5. Sources and Influences -- 6. The Actors -- 7. Fairs and Strollers -- 8. Some Representative Farces -- 9. Conclusion: The Status of Farce -- Bibliography -- Index
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This study of farce and low comedy in the English theatre covers the period in which farce as a distinct genre had its beginning.Originally published in 1956.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780691626864 9781400876891
10.1515/9781400876891 doi
English drama (Comedy)--History and criticism.
English drama--History and criticism.--18th century
English drama--History and criticism.--Restoration, 1660-1700
Farce.
LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
PR698.F35
822.409
Century of English Farce / Leo Hughes. - 1 online resource (316 p.) - Princeton Legacy Library ; 2128 .
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. A Problem in Definition -- 2. Structure and Devices -- 3. Farce and the Afterpiece -- 4. Rival Entertainments: Pantomime, Burlesque, Satire, Sentiment -- 5. Sources and Influences -- 6. The Actors -- 7. Fairs and Strollers -- 8. Some Representative Farces -- 9. Conclusion: The Status of Farce -- Bibliography -- Index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
This study of farce and low comedy in the English theatre covers the period in which farce as a distinct genre had its beginning.Originally published in 1956.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780691626864 9781400876891
10.1515/9781400876891 doi
English drama (Comedy)--History and criticism.
English drama--History and criticism.--18th century
English drama--History and criticism.--Restoration, 1660-1700
Farce.
LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
PR698.F35
822.409