Women, writing, and the theater in the early modern period
Subtitle: the plays of Aphra Behn and Suzanne Centlivre
By: Annette Kreis-Schinck.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press; Associated University Presses
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Madison [N.J.]; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
Subjects: Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689 -- Dramatic works.; Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723 -- Criticism and interpretation.; English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700 -- History and criticism.; Women and literature -- England -- History -- 17th century.; Women and literature -- England -- History -- 18th century.; English drama -- Women authors -- History and criticism.; English drama -- 18th century -- History and criticism.
Description: "This book is the first monograph study offering in-depth analysis of the plays of Aphra Behn (1640-1689) and Suzanne Centlivre (1669?-1723), the first women writers to succeed in establishing life-long professional careers as dramatists. It explores how the Restoration stage provided a space for women dramatists to use for themselves.

The previous revolutionary period in England had changed the nation enough for women's participation in all areas of society, politics, and religion to become feasible and visible. This emergent visibility gave them a chance to become actresses after 1661, and sparked their desire to offer contributions to the public stage after 1669."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-266) and index.