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Shakespeare and Metatheatre: Exploring Elizabethan Theatre Anxiety

Explore the Elizabethan anxiety surrounding the theatre during Shakespeare's time, as highlighted by Philip Stubbes and Sir Philip Sidney. The text delves into concerns about the immoral influence of plays and interludes, portraying a vivid picture of the societal apprehensions towards theater and i

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Elizabethan Theatre Concerns and Metatheatre Reflections

The Elizabethan era was marked by concerns about the moral influence of theatres. This period saw the establishment of new buildings like The Theatre and The Curtain. Philip Stubbes criticized the theatregoers' behavior, highlighting perceived vices portrayed in plays. Similarly, Sir Philip Sidney d

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