Poverty and Charity in Early Modern Theater and Performance

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Focusing on a transnational perspective, this book explores diverse attitudes and charitable practices towards poverty in early modern theatre, moving beyond the typical English narratives centered on criminal rogues. It uncovers a richer tapestry of responses to the poor, challenging the limitations of state poor laws and rogue literature, and highlighting the complexities of societal views on charity and poverty during this period.