Overview
The War of the Theatres is a historical book written by Josiah Harmar Penniman in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the Elizabethan era and the fierce competition between the two most famous theaters of the time, the Globe and the Blackfriars. The book explores the rivalry between the two theaters and the various ways in which they tried to outdo each other, including the use of special effects, costumes, and performances. The author also delves into the lives of the famous playwrights of the time, including William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Christopher Marlowe, and their contributions to the theatrical world. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan theater and the intense competition that existed in the industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Josiah Harmar Penniman
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 10, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 176 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1437345786
- | ISBN-13: 9781437345780
