Title: The Routledge anthology of British women playwrights, 1777-1843.
Authors: Crochunis, Thomas C., 1959-; Sinatra, Michael E., 1971-
Year: 2019
Subjects: English drama Women authors; English drama; English drama; Women and literature Great Britain History; Women and literature Great Britain History; English drama; English drama Women authors; Women and literature; Great Britain
Abstract: "The Routledge Anthology of British Women Playwrights, 1777-1843 brings together ten eclectic plays by female dramatists and writers, to stimulate a rich discussion of women, writing, and theatre history. Ranging through tragedy, comedy, musical theatre and mixed-genre texts, this volume celebrates the breadth and experimental spirit of 18th century dramatic writing. Each play is accompanied by an introductory essay which addresses its sociopolitical and theatrical contexts, and outlines its performance and reception history. The selections included here invite teachers and their students to study particular works by authors of note, but also to consider the differences between works written for page and stage. While many of the plays included are recognizable as published dramas, they have been placed alongside textual artifacts that suggest plays or theatrical events of which no definitive record exists, as well as supplementary materials that invite teachers to engage their students in exploring women's dramatic writing in this era. Organised in chronological order, The Routledge Anthology of British Women Playwrights, 1777-1843 traces a history of women's writing across genres and styles, offering an invaluable resource to students and teachers alike"--
Contents: Hannah More, Percy (1777) / ed. Michael Eberle-Sinatra -- Amelia Opie, Adelaide (c.1790) / ed. David Chandler -- Hannah Brand, Huniades; or, The siege of Belgrade (1791) / ed. David Chandler -- Hannah Cowley, A day in Turkey; or, The Russian slaves (1791) / ed. Betsy Bolton -- Frances Burney, Edwy and Elgiva (1795) / ed. Peter Sabor -- Elizabeth Inchbald, Wives as they were and maids as they are (1797) / ed. Daniel O'Quinn -- Joanna Baillie, The election (1802) / ed. Thomas C. Crochunis -- "An evening with Jane Scott" (1809-12) / eds. Jackie Bratton, and Gilli Bush-Bailey -- Mary Russell Mitford, Rienzi (1828) / ed. Elisa Beshero-Bondar -- Catherine Gore, Quid pro quo; or, The day of the dupes (1843) / ed. Kate Newey.