Theatre in Early Modern Switzerland (1450–1650)

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-0343-5523-0
Verlag: Peter Lang Group AG, International Academic Publishers

Buch, Englisch, 248 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 404 g

The history of Swiss theatre presents a particularly intricate research field, shaped by the linguistic, religious and socio-cultural diversity that has long defined the Helvetic territories. The long sixteenth century represents a crucial phase in this history: from the second half of the fifteenth century to the early decades of the seventeenth, the performing arts took root and flourished across Switzerland, from Zurich and Bern to Geneva, Neuchâtel and Lausanne, as well as in the central regions. Yet, despite the vibrancy of these theatrical cultures marked by strong regional specificities and close ties to the rest of Europe, this field remains underexplored. Through ten interrelated studies by leading scholars, this volume offers the first comprehensive examination of this crucial period, restoring Switzerland’s significance within the broader history of Early Modern Western theatre.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Doudet, Estelle

Über Autor(innen)

Estelle DOUDET, full professor at the University of Lausanne, specializes in French-speaking literature from the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries. Her research focuses on occasional literature, public eloquence and the performing arts. She leads international projects funded by the SNSF, such as ‘Medialiterature’ and ‘Capturing the Present’.