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How might Shakespeare's audiences have responded to this enduringly popular comedy This guide to the various contexts that situate 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in its time, explains the Christian ethics, the contemporary socio-political scene, the literary atmosphere and requirements of comedy that inform the background of this mad play.

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Tragic love story or the downfall of a drunken fool and a ruthless schemer How did Jacobeans see this play This guide recovers the various contexts that situate 'Antony and Cleopatra' in its time, explains the Christian ethics, the contemporary political scene, the literary atmosphere and requirements of tragedy that inform its background.

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How did the court audience of 1606 respond to Shakespeare's most disturbing tragedy This guide to the various contexts that situate 'King Lear' in its time uncovers the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragedy that all inform the background of this harrowing play.

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How did the court audience of 1611 respond to this unusual play Situating 'The Tempest' in its time, this guide explains the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragi-comedy that inform the background of this magical and mysterious play.

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What would a Jacobean audience have made of this grim exposure of human greed This guide to the various contexts that situate 'Volpone' in its time, explains the Christian ethics, the contemporary socio-political scene, the literary atmosphere and requirements of comedy that inform the background of this dark play.