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An exploration of early modern encounters between Christian Europe and the (Islamic) East from the perspective of performance studies and performativity theories, this collection focuses on the ways in which these cultural contacts were acted out on the real and metaphorical stages of theatre, literature, music, diplomacy and travel. The volume responds to the theatricalization of early modern politics, to contemporary anxieties about the tension between religious performance and belief, to the circulation of material objects in intercultural relations, and the eminent role of theatre and drama for the (re)imagination and negotiation of cultural difference. Contributors examine early modern encounters with and in the East using an innovative combination of literary and cultural theories. They stress the contingent nature of these contacts and demonstrate that they can be read as moments of potentiality in which the future of political and economic relations - as well as the players' cultural, religious and gender identities - are at stake.
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An exploration of early modern encounters between Christian Europe and the (Islamic) East from the perspective of performance studies and performativity theories, this collection focuses on the ways in which these cultural contacts were acted out on the real and metaphorical stages of theatre, literature, music, diplomacy and travel. The volume responds to the theatricalization of early modern politics, to contemporary anxieties about the tension between religious performance and belief, to the circulation of material objects in intercultural relations, and the eminent role of theatre and drama for the (re)imagination and negotiation of cultural difference. Contributors examine early modern encounters with and in the East using an innovative combination of literary and cultural theories. They stress the contingent nature of these contacts and demonstrate that they can be read as moments of potentiality in which the future of political and economic relations - as well as the players' cultural, religious and gender identities - are at stake.
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What is Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East about?
An exploration of early modern encounters between Christian Europe and the (Islamic) East from the perspective of performance studies and performativity theories, this collection focuses on the ways in which these cultural contacts were acted out on the real and metaphorical stages of theatre, literature, music, diplomacy and travel. The volume responds to the theatricalization of early modern politics, to contemporary anxieties about the tension between religious performance and belief, to the circulation of material objects in intercultural relations, and the eminent role of theatre and drama for the (re)imagination and negotiation of cultural difference. Contributors examine early modern encounters with and in the East using an innovative combination of literary and cultural theories. They stress the contingent nature of these contacts and demonstrate that they can be read as moments of potentiality in which the future of political and economic relations - as well as the players' cultural, religious and gender identities - are at stake.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general
Where can I read a sample of Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317147060
Is Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Transculturalisms, 1400-1700
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East?
Ralf Hertel, Sabine Lucia Müller, Sabine Schülting
Who is the Publisher of the book Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Early Modern Encounters with the Islamic East is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317147060) and pdf(ISBN 9781317147077)