Thomas Killigrew, Cavalier Dramatist

"Thomas Killigrew, Cavalier Dramatist, 1612-83" offers a comprehensive biographical and critical study of one of the most fascinating figures of the Stuart court and the Restoration stage. As a playwright, courtier, and manager of the King's Company, Thomas Killigrew played a central role in the cultural life of 17th-century England. This work by Alfred Harbage meticulously traces Killigrew's life from his early years as a page to King Charles I through his years of exile and his eventual rise as a dominant force in the London theatre scene.

The study provides an insightful analysis of Killigrew's dramatic works, including "The Parson's Wedding", and situates his writing within the broader context of the Cavalier tradition. Harbage examines the intersection of Killigrew's literary career with his political loyalties, illustrating how his experiences as a royalist shaped his creative output. Beyond the individual, the book serves as a valuable exploration of the evolution of English drama during a period of profound political upheaval and renewal. Readers interested in theatre history, the Restoration era, and the lives of English dramatists will find this an essential resource that illuminates the legacy of a man who helped bridge the gap between the Elizabethan heritage and the modern stage.

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