Shakespeare and His Contemporaries

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Focusing on the interplay of language and genre, this book explores Shakespeare's comedies alongside those from Italy, Spain, and France during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It delves into the dramatic elements and literary narratives of the time, providing a comparative analysis that highlights the cultural influences and thematic connections between these works. Through this examination, the book enriches the understanding of Shakespeare's comedic contributions within a broader European context.