Shakespeare and University Drama in Early Modern England

by Daniel Blank

Dramatic performances at the universities in early modern England have usually been regarded as insular events, completely removed from the plays of the London stage. Shakespeare and University Drama in Early Modern England challenges that long-held notion, illuminating how an apparently secluded theatrical culture became a major source of inspiration for Shakespeare and his contemporaries. While many university plays featured classical themes, others...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192886096
• ISBN13: 9780192886095
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.0"