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1. 1. Staging Domesticity

   Household Work and English Identity in Early Modern Drama

   

   This insightful work delves into the intricate relationship between domestic life and the theatrical world in early modern England, exploring how the home became a stage for social performance and identity formation. Through a detailed examination of household manuals, cookbooks, and plays, the book reveals how domestic spaces were not only sites of daily life but also arenas for the enactment of social roles and cultural norms. It highlights the performative nature of domesticity, illustrating how the boundaries between public and private spheres were blurred, and how domestic practices were both influenced by and influential upon the broader cultural landscape of the time.

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