The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries by Kevin A. Quarmby (E

Description: The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries by Kevin A. Quarmby Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In the early seventeenth century, the London stage often portrayed a ruler covertly spying on his subjects. Traditionally deemed Jacobean disguised ruler plays, these works include Shakespeares Measure for Measure, Marstons The Malcontent and The Fawn, Middletons The Phoenix, and Sharphams The Fleer. Commonly dated to the arrival of James I, these plays are typically viewed as synchronic commentaries on the Jacobean regime. Kevin A. Quarmby demonstrates that the disguised ruler motif actually evolved in the 1580s. It emerged from medieval folklore and balladry, Tudor Chronicle history and European tragicomedy. Familiar on the Elizabethan stage, these incognito rulers initially offered light-hearted, romantic entertainment, only to suffer a sinister transformation as England awaited its ageing queens demise. The disguised royal had become a dangerously voyeuristic political entity by the time James assumed the throne. Traditional critical perspectives also disregard contemporary theatrical competition. Market demands shaped the repertories. Rivalry among playing companies guaranteed the motifs ongoing vitality. The disguised rulers presence in a play reassured audiences; it also facilitated a subversive exploration of contemporary social and political issues. Gradually, the disguised rulers dramatic currency faded, but the figure remained vibrant as an object of parody until the playhouses closed in the 1640s. Author Biography Kevin A. Quarmby is Assistant Professor of English at The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota. His prior professional acting career informs his Shakespeare research. Details ISBN 1138277045 ISBN-13 9781138277045 Title The Disguised Ruler in Shakespeare and his Contemporaries Author Kevin A. Quarmby Format Paperback Year 2016 Pages 280 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:117279348; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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