Children of the Revels : The Boy Companies of Shakespeare's Time and Their Plays by Michael Shapiro - 1977

Columbia University Press, 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0231041128

Columbia University Press. Op219 1977, hardcover, gebruikssporen aan stofomslag

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Columbia University Press, 1977. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0231041128

Columbia Univ Pr, June 1977. Hardcover . Good/Good. Good Hardcover with Good Dustjacket. DJ in mylar. Moderate soiling and shelfwear to DJ, including tearing. Light soiling and shelfwear to covers. Textblock mildly foxed/soiled. Spine ends bumped. Gift inscription on front endpaper. A few pages very lightly soiled. Otherwise, pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

New York: Columbia University Press, 1977. Hardcover. VG-/VG- (Ex-library with stamps and labels on spine, inside front and rear covers, ffep and block. Light shelfwear, light fading to dj. Pages are otherwise clean and clear, binding tight.). Tan cloth boards with brown lettering; tan dj with brown lettering, mylar cover; xiv, 313 pp. "In Children of the revels: the boy companies of Shakespeare's time and their plays," Michael Shapiro describes the origins of the boys' troupes, the institutions to which they belonged, the theaters where they played, and the psychology of the audiences who watched them. Throughout the book, he uses this background material to analyze works which major dramatists wrote specifically for the children's troupes."--Jacket. Contents include: The companies -- The occasion -- The audience -- The style -- The plays (1) -- The plays (2) -- Appendix A: Songs and music in children's plays -- Appendix: Recorded court performances by children's troupes, 1559-1613 -- Appendix C:… Read More

Columbia Univ Pr. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!