Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century (Hardcover)

Fiona Ritchie

ISBN 10: 0521898609 / ISBN 13: 9780521898607

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2012

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Hardcover. In the eighteenth century, Shakespeare became indisputably the most popular English dramatist. Published editions, dramatic performances and all kinds of adaptations of his works proliferated and his influence on authors and genres was extensive. By the second half of the century Shakespeare's status had been fully established, and since that time he has remained central to English culture. Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century explores the impact he had on various aspects of culture and society: not only in literature and the theatre, but also in visual arts, music and even national identity. The eighteenth century's Shakespeare, however, was not our Shakespeare. In recovering the particular ways in which his works were read and used during this crucial period in his reception, this book, with its many illustrations and annotated bibliography, is the clearest way into understanding this key phase in the reception of the playwright. During the eighteenth century, editions and adaptations of Shakespeare proliferated, making him the most popular English dramatist. He exerted a profound influence on a variety of authors and on several other literary genres. Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century explores the impact Shakespeare had on various aspects of society and culture. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521898609
• ISBN 13: 9780521898607
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In the eighteenth century, Shakespeare became indisputably the most popular English dramatist. Published editions, dramatic performances and all kinds of adaptations of his works proliferated and his influence on authors and genres was extensive. By the second half of the century Shakespeare's status had been fully established, and since that time he has remained central to English culture. Shakespeare in the Eighteenth Century explores the impact he had on various aspects of culture and society: not only in literature and the theatre, but also in visual arts, music and even national identity. The eighteenth century's Shakespeare, however, was not our Shakespeare. In recovering the particular ways in which his works were read and used during this crucial period in his reception, this book, with its many illustrations and annotated bibliography, is the clearest way into understanding this key phase in the reception of the playwright.

About the Authors

Fiona Ritchie is Assistant Professor of English at McGill University, Canada.

Peter Sabor is Canada Research Chair and Professor of English at McGill University.