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Documents of Shakespeare's England - Eyewitness to History John A. Wagner
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Documents of Shakespeare's England - Eyewitness to History
John A. Wagner
This engaging collection of over 60 primary document selections sheds light on the personalities, issues, events, and ideas that defined and shaped life in England during the years of Shakespeare's life and career.
Documents of Shakespeare's England contains more than 60 primary document selections that will help readers understand all aspects of life in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. The book is divided into 12 topical sections, such as Politics and Parliament, London Life, and Queen and Court, which offer five document selections each. Each document is preceded by a detailed introduction that puts the selection into historical context and explains why it is important.
A general introduction and chronology help readers understand Shakespeare's England in broad terms and see connections, causes, and consequences. Bibliographies of current and useful print and electronic information resources accompany each document, and a general bibliography lists seminal works on Shakespeare's England. This is an engaging and accurate introduction to the England of William Shakespeare told in the words of those who experienced it.
Offers readers an understanding of the social, political, religious, economic, and cultural dimensions of England during the years in which William Shakespeare lived and worked
Includes more than 60 important and engaging primary document selections
Provides a detailed Chronology and a useful general bibliography as well as bibliographies specific to individual documents
Features a detailed general Introduction putting the broad topic of Shakespeare's England into context as well as introductions specific to each document selection, putting that selection into context
Focuses on the period that many modern Shakespearean and Elizabethan movies (e.g., Mary, Queen of Scots), plays, and television series (e.g., Reign) depict
273 pages
| Mídia | Livros Hardcover Book (Livro com lombada e capa dura) |
| Lançado | 1 de outubro de 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9781440867415 |
| Editoras | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Páginas | 328 |
| Dimensões | 178 × 254 × 25 mm · 861 g |
| Idioma | Inglês |
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