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9780802043771

Drama, Performance, and Polity in Pre-Cromwellian Ireland

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    9780802043771

  • ISBN10:

    0802043771

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-07-01
  • Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr
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Summary

A study of the early history of drama and performance in Ireland, from the 7th century through the 16th and 17th centuries, ending on the eve of the arrival of Oliver Cromwell.

Author Biography

ALAN J. FLETCHER is Statutory Lecturer in English at University College, Dublin.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
vii
Preface ix
Abbreviations xi
A Note on Texts, Transcriptions, and Terminology xiii
Prologue: Insubstantial Pageants 3(6)
Drama and the Performing Arts of Gaelic Ireland
9(52)
Early Dublin Drama
61(65)
Dublin Drama in the Sixteenth Century
126(35)
Drama and the Performing Arts in Old Kilkenny
161(36)
Provincial Pomps and Triumphs
197(9)
Patrons, Households, and Institutions
206(55)
Dublin Drama in the Seventeenth Century
261(17)
Epilogue: Revels Ended 278(3)
Appendix I: The Dublin Visitatio Sepulcri Play 281(21)
Appendix II: Titus or the Palme of Christian Covrage 302(2)
Appendix IIIa-c: Civic Entries 304(6)
Appendix IV: Introduction to the Sword Dance 310(5)
Notes 315(138)
Bibliography 453(32)
Index 485

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