Congreve, the drama, and the printed word
Theatre and print began their tense relations and imperfect alliance in the late 17th century. This text focuses on the most active phase of the career of William Congreve, a crucial juncture in the history of print and publishing and a time when the book trade was becoming a lucrative business.
Print Book, English, 1990
Stanford University Press, Stanford (Calif.), 1990
XIV, 286 p. 22 cm
9780804717519, 0804717516
1014499329
Note to the reader; Introduction; 1. Drama and print; 2. Publishers, pirates and the library text; 3. The technologized muse; 4. 'Asterisms'; 5. Scandal's portraits; 6. The dictionary and the monkey; 7. Nature and art; Conclusion; Notes; References; Index.