Main entry:

Fletcher, Alan J. (Alan John)

Title & Author:

Drama, performance and polity in pre-Cromwellian Ireland / Alan J. Fletcher.

Publication:

Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press, ©2000.

Description:

xv, 520 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Series:

Studies in early English drama ; 6

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-484) and index.
List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- A Note on Texts, Transcriptions, and Terminology -- Prologue: Insubstantial Pageants (starting p. 3) -- 1 Drama and the Performing Arts of Gaelic Ireland (starting p. 9) -- 2 Early Dublin Drama (starting p. 61) -- 3 Dublin Drama in the Sixteenth Century (starting p. 126) -- 4 Drama and the Performing Arts in Old Kilkenny (starting p. 161) -- 5 Provincial Pomps and Triumphs (starting p. 197) -- 6 Patrons, Households, and Institutions (starting p. 206) -- 7 Dublin Drama in the Seventeenth Century (starting p. 261) -- Epilogue: Revels Ended (starting p. 278) -- App. I The Dublin Visitatio Sepulcri Play (starting p. 281) -- App. II Titus or the Palme of Christian Covrage (starting p. 302) -- App. IIIa-c Civic Entries (starting p. 304) -- App. IV Introduction to the Sword Dance (starting p. 310) -- Notes (starting p. 315) -- Bibliography (starting p. 453) -- Index (starting p. 485)

Summary:

"The Irish contribution to world theatre is famous, but today awareness of Irish theatrical activity is chiefly confined to the modern period. This book corrects that imbalance with an unparalleled study of the early history of drama and performance in Ireland, from the seventh century through the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and ending on the eve of the arrival of Oliver Cromwell. The work of professional entertainers is discussed, as is that of amateurs, in theatricals sponsored by churches, guilds, civic authorities, and aristocratic patrons."--Jacket

Resources:
Donor bookplate

ISBN:

0802043771
9780802043771

Subject:

Theater Ireland History.
Theater Ireland Dublin History.
Irish drama History and criticism.
Théâtre Irlande Histoire.
Théâtre Irlande Dublin Histoire.
Théâtre irlandais Histoire et critique.
Irish drama
Theater
Drama
Toneelvoorstellingen.
Optochten.
Straattoneel.
Performing arts Ireland History.
English drama Irish authors History and criticism.
Geschichte 600-1660.
Ireland
Ireland Dublin
Irland

Form/genre:

Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History

Added entries:

Studies in early English drama ; 6.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 248292
Call No.: PN2601 .F54 2000
Status: Available