UID:
almafu_9959202201302883
Format:
1 online resource (321 p.)
ISBN:
1-4081-4361-5
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1-4725-5520-1
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1-4725-6817-6
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1-4081-4360-7
Series Statement:
The Arden critical companions
Content:
This book sets Shakespeare in the religious context of his times, presenting a balanced, up-to-date account of current biographical and critical debates, and addressing the fascinating, under-studied topic of how Shakespeare''s writing was perceived by literary contemporaries - both Catholic and Protestant - whose priorities were more obviously religious than his own. It advances new readings of several plays, especially Hamlet, King Lear and The Winter''s Tale; these draw in many cases on new and under-exploited contemporary analogues, ranging from conversion narratives, books of devotion an
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Introduction -- Antitheatricalism in Shakespeare's age -- Shakespeare's life and works : Catholic critiques -- Good works : Shakespeare's use of religious moralism -- Providence, fate and predestination : from tragedy to tragicomedy -- Conclusion.
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Also issued in printing.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-322-10611-8
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-904271-70-7
Language:
English
DOI:
10.5040/9781472555205
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