A historical and comparative study, in which is revealed the changing conventions of the theatrical space as faithful expressions of the changing attitudes to woman and her sexuality.

Zusammenfassung
This study reveals the changing conventions of the theatrical space as expressions of the changing attitudes to woman and her sexuality. The theatrical space has shifted from the front of the palace, into the drawing room and bedroom, narrowing down the scope and infringing on privacy. From this unusual viewpoint the author looks at plays by a wide range of authors.

Inhalt

Foreword; List of illustrations; 1. Woman's theatrical space; 2. Indoors and outdoors; 3. Reversing gender roles; 4. The comedy of doors; 5. The woman in the window; 6. The useless precaution; 7. Inside the drawing-room; 8. Preferring insecurity; 9. Constructed rooms; 10. Abstract spaces; Coda: the child's space; Notes; Index.