Early Modern Drama and the Bible
Contexts and Readings, 1570-1625
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Religious, History, European General, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780230358669 | |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | October 27, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780230358669 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | October 27, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
Early modern drama is steeped in biblical language, imagery and stories. This collection examines the pervasive presence of scripture on the early modern stage. Exploring plays by writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Middleton, and Webster, the contributors show how theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.
Early modern drama is steeped in biblical language, imagery and stories. This collection examines the pervasive presence of scripture on the early modern stage. Exploring plays by writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Middleton, and Webster, the contributors show how theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.
