This essay intends to provide a brief history of both Renaissance and Restoration and also compare them through the lens of distinctive British playwrights and plays.
Renaissance period in England appeared in 1558 when Queen Elizabeth I came to the throne and continued until the end of Jacobean period. Because the period prioritizes wisdom and human thought, plenty of phenomenons changed and developed. Restoration period, however, occured in 1660, when Charles I was hanged and Charles II succeded the throne, restoring the monarch. Additionally, there occured many changes in British drama.
Table of Contents
- BRIEF HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE AND RESTORATION PERIOD
- British drama in Renaissance period
- British drama in Restoration period.
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aims to analyze the brief history of both the Renaissance and Restoration periods in British drama, focusing on their distinctive playwrights and plays. The study explores the evolution of British drama through these periods, highlighting the key themes and characteristics that define each era.
- The impact of Renaissance ideals on British drama.
- The transformation of British drama during the Restoration period.
- The evolution of theatrical forms and conventions.
- The role of social and political context in shaping theatrical productions.
- The emergence of notable playwrights and their contributions.
Chapter Summaries
- BRIEF HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE AND RESTORATION PERIOD: This chapter provides a brief overview of the Renaissance and Restoration periods, highlighting the historical and social context that influenced the development of British drama during these eras. It discusses the impact of key figures like Queen Elizabeth I and Charles II, and the influence of political and social events on theatrical practices.
- British drama in Renaissance period: This chapter explores the characteristics of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, highlighting the influence of Renaissance ideals on dramatic works. It analyzes the emergence of public and private theatres, the rise of notable playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlowe, and the unique features of Elizabethan drama.
- British drama in Restoration period: This chapter examines the transformation of British drama during the Restoration period. It discusses the reopening of theatres, the emergence of actresses on stage, and the development of new theatrical forms such as comedy of manners and heroic drama. It also explores the influence of the Puritan movement on the development of drama.
Keywords
Key terms and concepts explored in this text include Renaissance drama, Restoration drama, Elizabethan theatre, Jacobean theatre, comedy of manners, heroic drama, neoclassical drama, William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Aphra Behn, John Dryden, and the influence of social and political contexts on theatrical production.
- Quote paper
- Öykü Özat (Author), 2022, British Drama. Rebirth and Renewal in Restoration Period from 1642, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1188637
