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The playhouse of Pepys

Pages
558
Published
1935
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the lively world of English theater during the Restoration era, guided by the observations of Samuel Pepys. This book examines the plays and performances that shaped the late 17th century, focusing on influential figures like William D'Avenant and Thomas Killigrew. It offers a critical and historical perspective on the dramatic arts of the period, revealing the cultural heartbeat of England's playhouses.

About the author

M
Montague Summers

English author and clergyman. He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the English drama of the 17th century, as well as for his studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves.