Poison on the early modern English stage: Plants, paints and potions

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526159929
• ISBN13: 9781526159922
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"