French Theatre in the Neo-classical Era, 1550–1789

by William Driver Howarth (Editor)

This volume covers the period that saw the establishment in France of a centralized official theater--not only the Comédie-Française, but an Italian theater and a state Opera; the often subversive independent theaters are also discussed. Nearly 1000 documents are, for the most part, newly translated and many are published for the first time. Over 120 pictorial documents provide a visual dimension where relevant. A copious bibliography helps to make this an important reference work and a valuable research tool.

762 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Bill Howarth was Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Bristol. Educated at Silcoates School and Queen’s College, Oxford, he began his academic career at Jesus College, Oxford, where he was Fellow and Tutor from 1948 to 1966. He succeeded William McCausland Stewart as Professor of Classical French Literature at the University of Bristol in 1966, and remained loyal to that institution until his retirement in 1988.