The Commedia dell’Arte

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What were the origins of commedia dell'arte and how did it evolve as a form over time and as it spread from Italy? How did its relationship to the ruling ideology of the day change during the Enlightenment? What is its legacy today? These are just some of the questions addressed in this overview of the dramatic, ideological and aesthetic form of commedia dell'arte. This book examines the changing role of performers and playwrights, improvisatory scenarios and scripted performance, and its function as a vehicle for social criticism, to offer students a clear understanding of commedia dell'arte's evolution.