The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama

The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and 18th Century Drama brings together the work of key playwrights from 1660 to 1800, divided into three main sections: _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Restoring the Theatre: 1660-1700_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Managing Entertainment: 1700-1760_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Entertainment in an Age of Revolutions: 1760-1800_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Each of the 20 plays featured is accompanied by an extraordinary wealth of print and online supplementary materials, including primary critical sources, commentaries, illustrations, and reviews of productions, fostering an in-depth understanding of 18th century theatrical culture. _x005F_x000D_ Taking in the spectrum of this period's dramatic landscape - from Restoration tragedy and comedies of manners to ballad opera and gothic spectacle – The Routledge Anthology of Restoration and 18th Century Drama is an essential resource for students and teachers alike.