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Medieval Shakespeare : pasts and presents

Morse, Ruth, editor of compilation, Cooper, Helen, 1947- editor of compilation, Holland, Peter, 1951- editor of compilation

Overview

\"For many, Shakespeare represents the advent of modernity. It is easy to forget that he was in fact a writer deeply embedded in the Middle Ages, who inherited many of his shaping ideas and assumptions from the medieval past. This collection brings together essays by internationally renowned scholars of medieval and early modern literature, the history of the book and theatre history to present new perspectives on Shakespeare and his medieval heritage. Separated into four parts, the collection explores Shakespeare and his work in the context of the Middle Ages, medieval books and language, the British past, and medieval conceptions of drama and theatricality, together showing Shakespeare's work as rooted in late medieval history and culture. Insisting upon Shakespeare's complexity and medieval multiplicity, Medieval Shakespeare gives readers the opportunity to appreciate both Shakespeare and his period within the traditions that fostered and surrounded him\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Criticism and interpretation. / Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Knowledge Middle Ages. / Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Sources. / Middle Ages in literature. / English drama Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 Medieval influences. / LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
• ISBN: 9781107016279, 1107016274

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
PR3069.M47 M43 2013	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE