Burbage and Shakespeare’s Stage

In this groundbreaking study of early modern theater, C. C. Stopes explores the life and career of Richard Burbage, one of the most famous actors and theater owners of the Elizabethan era. Drawing on extensive archival research and literary analysis, Stopes sheds light on Burbage's relationship with William Shakespeare and the other playwrights of the time, illuminating the complex interplay between actor, author, and audience that created the world-renowned dramas of the period. With its rich insights and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for scholars and theater lovers alike.

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