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The illusion of power

by Stephen Orgel · 1975

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Presents a study of political theater in the English Renaissance, discussing the differences between a public playhouse and a private, or court theater, and looking at masques and the role of king in the Renaissance court.

Court and courtiersEnglish Political playsGreat BritainHistoryHistory and criticismMasquesPolitical plays, EnglishPolitics and literatureRenaissanceTheaterTheater, great britain, historyTheater, history