Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,802,483,016 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

closet drama

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
closet drama
n.
A play to be read rather than performed.
closet drama
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) Chiefly US
a.  drama suitable for reading rather than performing
b.  a play of this kind
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.closet drama - drama more suitable for reading that for performing
drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Hoxby sees in the 1671 closet drama Samson Agonistes Milton's "antagonism toward the discourse of work, building, and production" (228) used to support the regime's imperial-commercial project.
Mammon's Music: Literature and Economics in the Age of Milton by Cook, Patrick J. / Renaissance Quarterly
While less radical in its gender politics than Bell in Campo, The Sociable Companions abandons the lengthy orations and expository gentlemen of the earlier closet drama in favor of the plot intrigues and rapid-fire dialogue typical of Restoration comedy.
Margaret Cavendish. Bell in Campo and The Sociable Companions by Garrett, Cynthia / Renaissance Quarterly
More importantly, it is the first attempt to offer a coherent account of closet drama as a counter-tradition to the commercial stage.
Karen Raber. Dramatic Difference: Gender, Class, and Genre in the ... by Straznicky, Marta / Renaissance Quarterly
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.