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Religion and Drama in Early Modern England
The Performance of Religion on the Renaissance Stage
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Exploring the intricate ties between religion and drama in early modern England, this collection of essays examines how commercial theater reshaped religious culture. It highlights the material aspects of performance, the connections between theatrical and religious rituals, and the diverse meanings of religious references in plays. By analyzing both Shakespearean and non-Shakespearean works, the essays reveal the theater's expansive interpretation of Christian practices and its interactions with Islam, Judaism, and paganism.
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Religion and Drama in Early Modern England, Elizabeth Williamson
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- Title
- Religion and Drama in Early Modern England
- Subtitle
- The Performance of Religion on the Renaissance Stage
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Williamson
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9781409409021
- Description
- Exploring the intricate ties between religion and drama in early modern England, this collection of essays examines how commercial theater reshaped religious culture. It highlights the material aspects of performance, the connections between theatrical and religious rituals, and the diverse meanings of religious references in plays. By analyzing both Shakespearean and non-Shakespearean works, the essays reveal the theater's expansive interpretation of Christian practices and its interactions with Islam, Judaism, and paganism.