The Fair Penitent and Jane Shore (1907)


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A Performance History of The Fair Penitent


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Theatre is the most ephemeral of art forms. It is a truism that the ephemeral performance text is divorced from the static published play text. This Element is of the eighteenth-century performance history of The Fair Penitent demonstrates the interrelation of print and performance and models how readers can recover elements of performance through close attention to text. Traces of performance adhere to the mediascape in playbills and puffs, reviews and accounts. The printed text also preserves traces of performance in notation and illustration. By analysing traces found in performance trends, casting decisions, publication histories and repertory intertexts, this Element recovers how The Fair Penitent was interpreted at different points in the century and explains how a play that bombed in its first season could become a repertory staple.










The Fair Penitent


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Delve into the classic world of literature with "The Fair Penitent" by Nicholas Rowe. This historical piece showcases Rowe's literary prowess, offering readers a glimpse into the intricacies of classic narratives. The story, rich in its portrayal of characters and plot, stands as a testament to the timeless nature of classic literature and the enduring legacy of Nicholas Rowe.




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The Fair Penitent and Jane Shore


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A Race of Female Patriots


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A Race of Female Patriots is a study of tragic drama after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 that yields new insight into women's involvement in the public sphere and the political and aesthetic significance of feeling.