Description
This book explores some of the many instances of poisoning in early modern plays. It considers the practical, legal and epistemological aspects of poison plays and analyses the cultural work they perform, which includes questions related to race, religion, nationality, gender and humans' relationship to the environment.
Author: Lisa Hopkins
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 08/29/2023
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d
ISBN13: 9781526159922
ISBN10: 1526159929
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Theater | History & Criticism
- Literary Criticism | Drama
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Author: Lisa Hopkins
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 08/29/2023
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d
ISBN13: 9781526159922
ISBN10: 1526159929
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Theater | History & Criticism
- Literary Criticism | Drama
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
About the Author
Bill Angus is Senior Lecturer in Early Modern Literature at Massey University, New Zealand
Lisa Hopkins is Professor Emerita of English at Sheffield Hallam University Kibrina Davey received her PhD in English literature at Sheffield Hallam University