Early Modern Drama and the Bible

Early Modern Drama and the Bible
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Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
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Download or read book Early Modern Drama and the Bible written by A. Streete and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early modern drama is steeped in biblical language, imagery and stories. This collection examines the pervasive presence of scripture on the early modern stage. Exploring plays by writers such as Shakespeare, Marlowe, Middleton, and Webster, the contributors show how theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.


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