Barton, Anne

The Shakespearean Forest

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ISBN 13:: 9781009226684
author:: Barton, Anne
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 204
Dimensions:: 150mm X 13mm
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
Condition:: New
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The Shakespearean Forest explores the enduring presence of woodland in early modern drama. This collection delves into the imaginative power of the forest, examining its role in plays by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

Through careful analysis of performance practices and supplemented by illustrations, this book sheds light on the cultural and psychological fascination surrounding the forest. Recent scholarship is explored in a comprehensive bibliographical essay, featuring contributions from leading experts.

A culmination of Anne Barton's scholarly work, The Shakespearean Forest offers a nuanced understanding of the forest as a symbol in early modern drama.

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