Publisher's Synopsis
The Elizabethan Jig And Related Song Drama is a scholarly work by Charles Read Baskervill that explores the history and significance of the Elizabethan jig and its relationship to other forms of song drama in the same period. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the jig as a popular form of entertainment in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and examines its various musical and dramatic elements, including its use of dance, song, and dialogue.Baskervill also explores the cultural and historical context in which the Elizabethan jig emerged, and traces its evolution from earlier forms of popular entertainment such as the medieval mummers' play and the early modern interlude. The book includes detailed analyses of several key examples of Elizabethan jigs, including the famous ""Lord of Misrule"" jig, and examines their themes, characters, and performance traditions.Throughout the book, Baskervill draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including contemporary accounts, musical scores, and archival materials, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this fascinating and complex form of early modern drama. The Elizabethan Jig And Related Song Drama is an essential resource for scholars and students of Renaissance drama, music, and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of popular entertainment in early modern England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
