Unlike collections of essays which focus on a single century or whose authors are drawn from a single discipline, this collection reflects the myriad performanc

This book examines Shakespeare's influence and popularity in all aspects of eighteenth-century literature, culture and society.

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Companion guide to the fourth volume of Dekker's plays, with introductions and commentary on The Sun's Darling, Britannia Honour, London's Tempe, Lust's Dominio