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About this book
Peter Hyland provides a highly readable account of the historical, social and political pressures of Shakespeare's England and the material conditions under which his plays were written, including a comprehensive description of the development and status of the theatrical profession. Half of the book is given over to a survey of the plays and examines numerous controversial issues that arise when we ask precisely what we can 'know' about them. For those who are daunted by the volume or the impenetrable prose of much recent writing on Shakespeare, Hyland's book will be a stimulating introduction.
About the author
PETER HYLAND has taught in England, Norway, Iran, Japan and Singapore. He is currently Professor of English at Huron College, University of Western Ontario, Canada, and has published widely on Renaissance theatre and literature.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: An Introduction to Shakespeare
Book Subtitle: The Dramatist in His Context
Authors: Peter Hyland
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-24952-7
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Peter Hyland 1996
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VII, 224
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave