Shakespeare lived when knowledge of plants and their uses was a given, but also at a time of unique interest in plants and gardens.His lifetime saw the beginning of scientific interest in plants, the first large-scale plant introductions from outside the country since Roman times, and the beginning of gardening as a leisure activity. Shakespeare's works show that he engaged with this new world to illuminate so many facets of his plays and poems. This dictionary offers a complete companion to Shakespeare's references to landscape, plants and gardens, including both formal and rural...
Shakespeare lived when knowledge of plants and their uses was a given, but also at a time of unique interest in plants and gardens.His lifetime saw...
Shakespeare lived when knowledge of plants and their uses was a given, but also at a time of unique interest in plants and gardens. His lifetime saw the beginning of scientific interest in plants, the first large-scale plant introductions from outside the country since Roman times, and the beginning of gardening as a leisure activity. Shakespeare's works show that he engaged with this new world to illuminate so many facets of his plays and poems.
This dictionary offers a complete companion to Shakespeare's references to landscape, plants and gardens, including both formal and rural...
Shakespeare lived when knowledge of plants and their uses was a given, but also at a time of unique interest in plants and gardens. His lifetime sa...
First published in 1989, the distinguishing feature of this book is that it tries to convey a clear idea of the relationship between the characters and events in Shakespeare’s plays and the narrative sources on which the 4 Roman plays are based, while also undertaking a critical analysis through the perspective of Shakespeare’s Roman worlds.
First published in 1989, the distinguishing feature of this book is that it tries to convey a clear idea of the relationship between the characters an...
What is it that makes Shakespeare’s problem plays problematic? First published in 1987, the key to this new synthesis of the plays is the idea of fracture and dissolution in the universe. The author traces the dominant themes that both distinguish and unite them, and provides insights into the sources, background, texture and morality.
What is it that makes Shakespeare’s problem plays problematic? First published in 1987, the key to this new synthesis of the plays is the idea of fr...
