Shakespeare's World: The Tragedies - A Historical Exploration of Literature (Hardcover)

This analysis of primary documents allows readers to understand Shakespeare's tragedies within the context of historical issues of Renaissance England. Comprising dozens of primary source documents, this book explores Early Modern historical issues reflected in four of Shakespeare's tragedies most commonly taught in secondary schools and universities around the world: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Primary source documents relating to Romeo and Juliet deal with subjects such as dueling, breast-feeding, and the Black Plague. Background discussion of Julius Caesar addresses the influence of Roman culture on Renaissance England; the nature of monarchy; and warfare in Renaissance England, including the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The backdrop for Hamlet includes the nature of spirits; heaven, hell, and purgatory; the history of revenge tragedy beginning with ancient Greece; and debates over the theater in Shakespeare's time. Macbeth brings the reader into the reign of King James and examines ongoing debates over the dangers of witchcraft; the crime of the century, the Gunpowder Plot of 1605; and the "Macbeth curse" that has plagued productions of the Scottish Play since its premiere.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Historical Explorations of Literature
Release date:	June 2018
Authors:	Douglas J King
Dimensions:	235 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-5794-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-4408-5794-6
Barcode:	9781440857942

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