Restoration and 18th Century

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This paper discusses the evolution of drama and theater in Europe and their development in the Restoration era. The paper includes examples of European poets and playwrights of the 18th century.

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"The theaters established in the wake of Charles It's return from exile in France and the restoration of the monarchy in England (1660) were intended primarily to serve the needs of a socially, politically, and aesthetically homogeneous class. At first they relied on the pre-Civil War repertoire; before long, however, they felt called upon to bring these plays into line with their more "refined," French-influenced sensibilities. The themes, language, and dramaturgy of Shakespeare's plays were now considered out of date, so that during the next two centuries the works of England's greatest dramatist were never produced intact."

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