English theatre (and transnational sociability) [ Sports & Leisure / National & Transnational cultures / Translation, Dissemination & Reception ]
… importance shows how theatrical networks, sociabilities and traditions, which were already well established in France, Italy and Spain, seem to have taken over any other possible factor of influence on the English stage. 4 . … in the history and bibliography of Britain and the Low Countries (London: The British Library, 1991). In the case of France however, geopolitical importance is reflected by matchless cultural domination, which reflects also on the stage. … Monsieur Raggou ) 9 and the depiction of Francophile characters reflect the ambivalence of English attitudes towards France: having a French tailor or speaking French with affectation often characterises comic butts, but conversely a …
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