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Exploring the portrayal of death in Shakespeare's works, this book examines the cultural, religious, and social contexts of early modern England, particularly during the plague and the Reformation. It highlights the contrast between theatrical death and real-life experiences, showcasing how Shakespeare animates the dead, incorporates haunting ghosts, and subverts mourning through the presence of seemingly lifelike corpses. Through these elements, the text delves into the complex relationship between mortality and performance in his plays.
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Shakespeare's Dead: Stages of Death in Shakespeare's Playworlds, Simon Palfrey, Emma Smith
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
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- Titel
- Shakespeare's Dead: Stages of Death in Shakespeare's Playworlds
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Simon Palfrey, Emma Smith
- Verlag
- Bodleian Library
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781851242474
- Kategorie
- Theater & Drama, Literaturwissenschaft
- Beschreibung
- Exploring the portrayal of death in Shakespeare's works, this book examines the cultural, religious, and social contexts of early modern England, particularly during the plague and the Reformation. It highlights the contrast between theatrical death and real-life experiences, showcasing how Shakespeare animates the dead, incorporates haunting ghosts, and subverts mourning through the presence of seemingly lifelike corpses. Through these elements, the text delves into the complex relationship between mortality and performance in his plays.