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Shakespeare Among the Courtesans

Prostitution, Literature, and Drama, 1500-1650. Duncan Salkeld

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Duncan Salkeld

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220 Seiten
8 Lesestunden

Kunst & Kultur
Theater
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Focusing on Anglo-Italian cultural and sexual relations in the Renaissance, this study examines the evolution of the courtesan in English drama. Utilizing original historical sources, it delves into the complex and often contradictory portrayals of courtesans across various texts, including works by Shakespeare, Aretino, Nashe, Dekker, and Middleton. The exploration reveals the nuanced roles and perceptions of courtesans in the context of the era's social dynamics.