Shakespeare and Immigration. Edited by Ruben Espinosa, David Ruiter

by Ruben Espinosa

Book Overview

Shakespeare and Immigration critically examines the vital role of immigrants and aliens in Shakespeare's drama and culture. On the one hand, the essays in this collection interrogate how the massive influx of immigrants during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I influenced perceptions of English identity and gave rise to anxieties about homeland security in early modern England. On the other, they shed light on how our current concerns surrounding immigration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138260975
• ISBN13: 9781138260979
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"