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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Theatre vs. Puritanism: A Historical Conflict

This chapter explores the clash between theatrical art and Puritanical values, highlighting the life of a martyr who opposed theatre and became pivotal to the resistance against monarchy. It examines the lasting influence of Puritanism on American evangelicalism and rhetoric, alongside the cultural implications of public executions and performance art in shaping societal norms.

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