An edition of Women, writing, and the theater in the early modern period (2001)
Women, writing, and the theater in the early modern period
the plays of Aphra Behn and Suzanne Centlivre
By Annette Kreis-Schinck
Publish Date
2001
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press,Associated University Presses
Language
eng
Pages
273
Description:
"This book is the first monograph study offering in-depth analysis of the plays of Aphra Behn (1640-1689) and Suzanne Centlivre (1669?-1723), the first women writers to succeed in establishing life-long professional careers as dramatists. It explores how the Restoration stage provided a space for women dramatists to use for themselves. The previous revolutionary period in England had changed the nation enough for women's participation in all areas of society, politics, and religion to become feasible and visible. This emergent visibility gave them a chance to become actresses after 1661, and sparked their desire to offer contributions to the public stage after 1669."--BOOK JACKET.
subjects: Criticism and interpretation, Dramatic works, English drama, History, History and criticism, Women and literature, Women authors, Behn, aphra, 1640-1689, Centlivre, susanna, 1667-1723, English drama, history and criticism, restoration, 1660-1700, English drama, women authors, English drama, history and criticism, 18th century
People: Aphra Behn (1640-1689), Susanna Centlivre (1667?-1723)
Places: England