Jeanne Chenault Porter Livres

"Baroque Naples" presents documents on the history, culture, and art of the city during its golden age of prestige and prosperity under the Spanish Hapsburgs and Bourbons. Texts cover the history of the city and kingdom, contemporary travel guides, descriptions of the city's art, architecture and classical inheritance, its literature, music and theater. There are also chapters that offer texts by the famed Neapolitan economists, legal thinkers and philosophers of the age; a survey of religious thought, and of the Neapolitan contribution to the natural sciences. The selections are preceded by brief introductions to the writers and the ideas presented in the texts. Sixty-nine selections include Enrico Bacco, John Evelyn, Salvator Rosa, Luigi Vanvitelli, the Neapolitan Marinisti, Pietro Trapassi (Metastasio), Giovanni Battista Della Porta, Antonio Serra, Giuseppe Palmieri, Gaetano Filangieri, Tommaso Campanella, Giambattista Vico, Fynes Moryson and many others. The volume also includes brief biographies and chronologies. 60 illustrations, 3 maps, introduction, bibliography, index.

Featuring a diverse range of dramas and comedies, this collection showcases works produced in various festivals and small theater companies in Manhattan from 2011 to 2016. Each play reflects the author's theatrical experiences and memories, offering a glimpse into the vibrant New York theater scene. The varying lengths of the pieces provide a dynamic reading experience, highlighting the author's creative journey and the evolution of their storytelling.

This collection features eight recent plays from Manhattan, including one-act and full-length works showcased in major New York theatre festivals. The plays, diverse in themes and characters, highlight the shared human experience. With contributions from both aspiring and seasoned actors, the volume includes photographs and performance programs.