Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court examines the performative nature of Restoration libertinism through reports of libertine activities and texts of libertine plays within the context of the fraternization between George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, Sir Charles Sedley, Sir George Etherege, and William Wycherley. Webster argues that libertines, both real and imagined, performed traditionally secretive acts, including excessive drinking, sex, sedition, and sacrilege, in the public ...
Read More
Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court examines the performative nature of Restoration libertinism through reports of libertine activities and texts of libertine plays within the context of the fraternization between George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, Sir Charles Sedley, Sir George Etherege, and William Wycherley. Webster argues that libertines, both real and imagined, performed traditionally secretive acts, including excessive drinking, sex, sedition, and sacrilege, in the public sphere. This eruption of the private into the public challenged a Stuart ideology that distinguished between the nation's public life and the king's and his subjects' private consciences.
Read Less
Add this copy of Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court: Politics, to cart. $51.65, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2015 by Palgrave MacMillan.
Add this copy of Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court to cart. $69.69, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2015 by Palgrave MacMillan.
Add this copy of Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court: Politics, to cart. $80.09, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Palgrave Macmillan.
Add this copy of Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court; Politics, to cart. $40.00, good condition, Sold by Chamblin Bookmine rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Jacksonville, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Palgrave Macmillan.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good in Very Good jacket. 251p. Purple boards, gilt golden lettering on spine. Heavy hi-lighting in two chapters, otherwise text is clean on uncreased white pages. Hinges are secure, textblock is square with pointed corners. Slight jacket edgewear.
Add this copy of Performing Libertinism in Charles II's Court: Politics, to cart. $51.65, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2005 by Palgrave MacMillan.
