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Suffering in Paradise

The Bubonic Plague in English Literary Studies from More to Milton

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Rebecca Totaro

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260 pages
10 hours of reading

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Focusing on the impact of the bubonic plague, Rebecca Totaro explores its influence on Literary Studies in England from 1500 to the mid-18th century. The book analyzes how individuals interpreted their bodies, nature, and faith in the context of the plague. Through a detailed examination of works by authors like Thomas More and Shakespeare, Totaro highlights themes of hope and despair, revealing how these literary pieces reflect the era's understanding of life and societal parameters shaped by the epidemic.