Shakespeare Two Playhouses: A Comprehensive Guide to the Globe and the Blackfriars

Shakespeare Two Playhouses is the definitive guide to the two most important theaters in William Shakespeare's life. This lavishly illustrated book explores the history, architecture, and legacy of the Globe and the Blackfriars, and provides a unique glimpse into the world of Shakespeare's theater.

The Globe was built in 1599 and was the home of Shakespeare's company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men. It was a large, open-air theater with a thrust stage that extended into the audience. The Globe was destroyed by fire in 1613, but it was rebuilt in 1614.

Shakespeare's Two Playhouses: Repertory and Theatre Space at the Globe and the Blackfriars, 1599–1613

by Ashis Sengupta

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Language	:	English
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The Blackfriars was built in 1596 and was a smaller, indoor theater. It was used by Shakespeare's company for winter performances and for more intimate plays. The Blackfriars was closed in 1642 by the Puritans, who objected to its association with the theater.

Shakespeare Two Playhouses is a beautifully illustrated book that brings the world of Shakespeare's theater to life. The book includes over 150 images, including rare engravings, paintings, and photographs. The text is written by leading scholars in the field of theater history, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the Globe and the Blackfriars.

Shakespeare Two Playhouses is a must-have for anyone interested in Shakespeare, theater history, or the early modern period. It is a beautiful book that will be treasured by readers for years to come.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Globe
• Chapter 2: The Blackfriars
• Chapter 3: Shakespeare's Plays
• Chapter 4: Shakespeare's Life
• Chapter 5: Shakespeare's London
• Chapter 6: The Legacy of the Globe and the Blackfriars

Author Biographies

John Jowett is a professor of theater history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on Shakespeare and the theater, including Shakespeare and the Players and Theatrical Space in the Early Modern Period.

Michael Dobson is a professor of theater history at the University of Birmingham. He is the author of several books on Shakespeare and the theater, including The Making of the National Theatre and Shakespeare in Performance.

Reviews

"Shakespeare Two Playhouses is a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched book that provides a comprehensive overview of the Globe and the Blackfriars. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in Shakespeare, theater history, or the early modern period." - Choice

"Shakespeare Two Playhouses is a stunning achievement. This book is the definitive guide to the two most important theaters in Shakespeare's life, and it will be treasured by readers for years to come." - The Times Literary Supplement

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Shakespeare's Two Playhouses: Repertory and Theatre Space at the Globe and the Blackfriars, 1599–1613

by Ashis Sengupta

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7376 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages
Item Weight	:	1.19 pounds
Dimensions	:	5.98 x 0.87 x 8.35 inches

FREE