The Censorship of Eighteenth-Century Theatre

The Censorship of Eighteenth-Century Theatre
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781108496254
ISBN-13 : 1108496253
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Book Synopsis The Censorship of Eighteenth-Century Theatre by : David O'Shaughnessy

Download or read book The Censorship of Eighteenth-Century Theatre written by David O'Shaughnessy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A far-reaching analysis of censorship's profound impact on Georgian theatrical culture and its development across the long eighteenth century, showcasing how the analysis of plays can be helpful for historical research.


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