In this groundbreaking study of early modern theater, C. C. Stopes explores the life and career of Richard Burbage, one of the most famous actors and theater owners of the Elizabethan era. Drawing on extensive archival research and literary analysis, Stopes sheds light on Burbage's relationship with William Shakespeare and the other playwrights of the time, illuminating the complex interplay between actor, author, and audience that created the world-renowned dramas of the period. With its rich insights and engaging prose, this book is an essential resource for scholars and theater lovers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.