Early Modern Drama and the Bible: Contexts and Readings, 1570-1625

by Adrian Streete

Book Overview

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 showhow theatre offers a site of public and communal engagement with the Bible.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230301096
• ISBN13: 9780230301092
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"