This selection of articles, with Shakespeare's genius as the hub,
treats aspects of Elizabethan life and thought which have either
received little attention or which seem to demand reappraisal. The
book is arranged in three sections. The first deals with the
physical environment: life in London and in the country; the
importance of the sea to the Elizabethans and the way they viewed
foreigners; education, legal practices and prisons. The second
section opens with a summary of the orthodox political philosophy
of the period which is countered with the views of non-conformist
groups and individuals; next examined is the nature of scientific
thought and the extent of medical knowledge, the events, traditions
and inhabitants of the world of Elizabethan folklore, and the
potency of symbols in the life, literature and art of that time.
The final section is devoted to the arts and entertainment with a
focus on theatre, printing and books, music and balladry, and
finally, the Elizabethan's vital and resourceful use of language.
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