In this thought-provoking study Mardock looks at Ben Jonson's
epigrams, prose, and verse satire in order to focus on Jonson's
theatrical appropriations of London space both in and out of the
playhouse. Through this critical analysis, the author argues that
the strategies of authorial definition that Jonson pursued
throughout his career as a poet and playwright were in large part
determined by two intersecting factors: first, his complicated
relationship with London's physical places and its institutional
topography, and secondly--challenging commonplace assumptions about
Jonson's anti-theatricality--the distinctly theatrical model of
spatial practice that he brought to bear on his representation of
the urban experience. Although much criticism has focused on
Jonson's role in the emergence of modern definitions of authorship,
most has focused on the material contexts of the book trade, on the
politics of Jonson's patronage, or on Jonson's self-construction as
a neoclassical and primarily textual poet. Mardock engages with all
these considerations, but with a focus on the dramatic practices of
urban space--a growing concern among scholars of early-modern
drama--as a consistent factor in Jonson's authorial claims.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
