The purpose of playing
Subtitle: Shakespeare and the cultural politics of the Elizabethan theatre
By: Louis Montrose.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Chicago
Number of pages: 227
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Political and social views; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream; Political plays, English -- History and criticism; Power (Social sciences) in literature; Theater -- Political aspects -- England -- History -- 16th century; Theater -- Social aspects -- England -- History -- 16th century; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1558-1603
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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