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The book challenges traditional scholarship by exploring how William Shakespeare engaged with the medieval past not merely as a contrast but as a complex source of inspiration and legitimacy for his contemporary works. It delves into the nuanced ways Shakespeare incorporated medieval themes and motifs, revealing a deeper connection between the two eras. Through careful analysis, the author reinterprets Shakespeare's relationship with history, suggesting that the past played a vital role in shaping his literary contributions.
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Shakespeare, Catholicism, and the Middle Ages, Alfred Thomas
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Shakespeare, Catholicism, and the Middle Ages
- Subtitle
- Maimed Rights
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alfred Thomas
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN13
- 9783030079659
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The book challenges traditional scholarship by exploring how William Shakespeare engaged with the medieval past not merely as a contrast but as a complex source of inspiration and legitimacy for his contemporary works. It delves into the nuanced ways Shakespeare incorporated medieval themes and motifs, revealing a deeper connection between the two eras. Through careful analysis, the author reinterprets Shakespeare's relationship with history, suggesting that the past played a vital role in shaping his literary contributions.