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William Godwin and the Theatre

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William Godwin and the Theatre explores the four plays written by William Godwin during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a significant yet often overlooked aspect of his work. The book offers the first comprehensive analysis of these dramatic works, situating them within Godwin's wider political and philosophical ideals and the concept of theatricality.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Romantic literature, theatre studies, and political philosophy, as well as scholars seeking a deeper understanding of William Godwin's contribution to the arts and culture of his era.

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William Godwin is one of the most important figures of the Romantic period. He wrote four plays at the end of the 18th/beginning of the 19th centuries. This book has two main objectives: to provide the first comprehensive discussion of these four plays, and to consider the notion of theatricality in relation to Godwin’s political project.

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William Godwin and the Theatre explores the contributions of William Godwin, a significant figure of the Romantic period, to the world of drama. Godwin penned four plays at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, works that have awaited a comprehensive discussion for some time.

This book sets out with two main objectives: firstly, to deliver the first in-depth analysis of these plays, and secondly, to examine the concept of theatricality as it pertains to Godwin’s broader political ambitions.

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The Wordsworth Circle praises this study as "an accurate, even moving, and deeply productive vision of Godwin," calling it "epoch-making" when published alongside The Plays of William Godwin.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848930490

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 224

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