| Culture and Society in Shakespeare's Day Contributor(s): Evans, Robert C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604135239 ISBN-13: 9781604135237 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Library Binding Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Drama - Juvenile Nonfiction | Literary Criticism & Collections - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary |
| Dewey: 942.055 |
| LCCN: 2011043208 |
| Series: Backgrounds to Shakespeare |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.3" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An engaging, illustrated overview, Culture and Society in Shakespeare's Day gives valuable historical context to Shakespeare's works, explaining what daily life was like in the country, in the city, and among the nobility, since all of these settings feature prominently in his plays. Major events from the time period, including the exploration of the New World and the clashes between the British Navy and the Spanish Armada, add important perspective for students studying Shakespeare and his varied works. Coverage includes: -Catholicism -Rituals of birth, marriage, and death -The universities -Folklore, superstition, and witchcraft -Puritanism -Crime -Plague -Medicine -The Spanish Armada -Exploration of the New World -The Gunpowder Plot -And much more. |