The Life of Sir William Davenant
by
Simon Andrew Stirling
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Sir William Davenant (1606-1668)—Poet Laureate and English Civil War hero—is one of the most influential and neglected figures in the history of British theater. He introduced "opera," actresses, scenes, and the proscenium arch to the English stage. Narrowly escaping execution for his...