Bate, Jonathan

Shakespeare: staging the world

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ISBN 13:
9780714128245
author:
Bate, Jonathan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
British Museum Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
24.8 x 22.2 x 2.8 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.43

Description

Shakespeare: Staging the World presents a fresh perspective on one of history's most exceptional creative minds. This richly illustrated book explores how the playwright's work informed and provoked debate on contemporary concerns, such as trade, war, and religion. The collection features an extraordinary array of objects from the British Museum's collection, alongside key pieces from Britain and elsewhere. These artifacts bring to life the material culture that shaped Shakespeare's writings and his age, offering a fascinating glimpse into the early modern world through the eyes of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. With its breathtaking images and thought-provoking insights, this book is a superb volume that will have pride of place on any bookshelf.

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