Richard A Burt
Biographic Data
| ID | 3981713 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Richard A Burt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Richard A |
| FAMILY NAME | Burt |
| SIGNATURE | BURT R A |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1987 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Tis Writ by Me
The political importance of theatre and spectacle in the English Renaissance has been well established.1 What remains unsettled, however, is the political role played by the drama. A number of critics have recently argued that, far from symbolically confirming political orthodoxy and reinforcing conformism, the drama radically opposed the Stuarts' claims to absolute sovereignty.2 Massinger's The Roman Actor has figured prominently in this view. M…
"Licensed by Authority"
On April 26, 1624, Francis Wambus and his fellow players appeared in Norwich and posted a bill announcing a performance of <<an excellent new Comedy called Spanish Contract By Princesse servants / vivat Rex.'1 Wambus had played Norwich twice before, but on this occasion met with unexpected resistance. Though appeared before local officials with a license authorizing his company to play, Wambus was refused permission by Mayor, who cited as his aut…
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"Licensed by Authority"
On April 26, 1624, Francis Wambus and his fellow players appeared in Norwich and posted a bill announcing a performance of <<an excellent new Comedy called Spanish Contract By Princesse servants / vivat Rex.'1 Wambus had played Norwich twice before, but on this occasion met with unexpected resistance. Though appeared before local officials with a license authorizing his company to play, Wambus was refused permission by Mayor, who cited as his aut…
Tis Writ by Me
The political importance of theatre and spectacle in the English Renaissance has been well established.1 What remains unsettled, however, is the political role played by the drama. A number of critics have recently argued that, far from symbolically confirming political orthodoxy and reinforcing conformism, the drama radically opposed the Stuarts' claims to absolute sovereignty.2 Massinger's The Roman Actor has figured prominently in this view. M…
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