Culture and society in Shakespeare's day:

Provides historical context to Shakespeare's works, explaining what daily life in Elizabethan England was like in the country, in the city, and among the nobility, since all of these settings feature prominently in his plays. Major events of the period, including the exploration of the New Worl...

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Main Author: Evans, Robert C. 1955- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Chelsea House 2012
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Summary:Provides historical context to Shakespeare's works, explaining what daily life in Elizabethan England was like in the country, in the city, and among the nobility, since all of these settings feature prominently in his plays. Major events of the period, including the exploration of the New World and the clashes between the British Navy and the Spanish Armada, add important perspective for students studying Shakespeare and his works. Coverage includes: rituals of birth, marriage, and death; folklore, superstition, and witchcraft; Catholicism and Puritanism; medicine and the plague; crime; the Gunpowder Plot; and much more.--From publisher description
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:vii, 120 p. ill. 25 cm

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