The materiality of religion in early modern English drama /
232 p. : : ill. ;
. - (Studies in performance and early modern drama )
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Content notes : Introduction : Mere properties : the materiality of religious objects -- Things newly performed : tomb properties and the survival of the dramatic tradition -- The trappings of ceremony : setting the table and other theatrical practices -- Persistence and adaptation : staging the cross at home and abroad -- The performance of piety : book properties and the paradox of dematerialized devotion.
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* Theater - History - 17th century. - England * Theater - Religious aspects. * Religious articles in the theater. * Idolatry in the theater. * Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery - History - 16th century. - England * Theaters - Stage-setting and scenery - History - 17th century. - England * English drama - History and criticism. - Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 * English drama - History and criticism. - 17th century * Religion in literature.