Supernatural Shakespeare: Magic and Ritual in Merry Old England

By J. Snodgrass and j. Snodgrass

Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's magical world, filled with supernatural encounters with faeries, ghosts and witches. Frolic with royalty, wander through forests, and experience love layered with enchantment. The Bard's use of these fantastical phenomena has had a tremendous and enduring influence on authors and audiences for more than four centuries. But what are their origins? Explore the folk beliefs and literary sources that influenced Shakespeare and discover how he assembled his own masterful portraits of these phenomena, giving his plays vibrant life and his characters unforgettable personalities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942483929
• ISBN13: 9781942483922
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: New Idea Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"