Shakespeare's play within play
Subtitle: medieval imagery and scenic form in Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear
By: by Cherrell Guilfoyle ; foreword by Clifford Davidson.
Series: Early drama, art, and music monograph series ;; 12
Publisher: Western Michigan University, Medieval Institute Publications
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Kalamazoo, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Tragedies.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Dramatic production.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Literature.; Medievalism -- England -- History -- 16th century.; Middle Ages in literature.; Figures of speech.
Description: This volume details the "medieval dramatic and narrative imagery which Shakespeare would unavoidably have been familiar with and which came naturally to hand as he set about constructing his new-fashioned plays." The author maintains that although Shakespeare's works were considered cutting edge at the time, Shakespeare incorporated and wove his own experiences and also the sensibilities of what was then contemporary culture into his now famous works.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-154) and index.