Martin, Mathew R.

David and Bathsheba: George Peele (The Revels Plays)

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ISBN 13:: 9781526163981
author:: Martin, Mathew R.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Manchester University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 200
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Renaissance Literary Criticism
Condition:: New
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David and Bathsheba by Mathew R. Martin is a modernised edition of George Peele's dramatic play about the complex lives of Ancient Israel's royal family. This critical edition, first published since 1912, offers a fresh perspective on an undervalued gem of English Renaissance drama. The introduction to this edition explores the play's use of biblical and poetic sources, its engagement with Elizabethan politics, and its powerful representations of religious fanaticism, genocide, and sexual violence. The commentary notes provide clarity on the text's meaning and staging, guiding readers through the turbulent Davidic period of Ancient Israel's history. This edition aims to encourage new critical study of Peele's powerful drama, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.

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