Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century (Hardcover, New)

In the eighteenth century, Shakespeare became indisputably the most popular English dramatist. Published editions, dramatic performances and all kinds of adaptations of his works proliferated and his influence on authors and genres was extensive. By the second half of the century Shakespeare's status had been fully established, and since that time he has remained central to English culture. Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century explores the impact he had on various aspects of culture and society: not only in literature and the theatre, but also in visual arts, music and even national identity. The eighteenth century's Shakespeare, however, was not our Shakespeare. In recovering the particular ways in which his works were read and used during this crucial period in his reception, this book, with its many illustrations and annotated bibliography, is the clearest way into understanding this key phase in the reception of the playwright.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	April 2012
Editors:	Fiona Ritchie • Peter Sabor
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	470
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-89860-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 16th to 18th centuries Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > 16th to 18th centuries > Shakespeare studies & criticism Promotions
LSN:	0-521-89860-9
Barcode:	9780521898607

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