Fielding was one of the most interesting playwrights of his time because of his historical position, similar to that of Shaw, and his awareness of what it meant to be a playwright at a time when the native dramatic tradition appeared to have died and when the only hope for drama lay in such low crowd-pleasers as farces, puppet shows, laughing tragedies and ballad operas.
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Fielding was one of the most interesting playwrights of his time because of his historical position, similar to that of Shaw, and his awareness of what it meant to be a playwright at a time when the native dramatic tradition appeared to have died and when the only hope for drama lay in such low crowd-pleasers as farces, puppet shows, laughing tragedies and ballad operas.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0813912288.
Add this copy of Plays of Henry Fielding: a Critical Study of His to cart. $98.63, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Univ of Virginia Pr.
