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A compelling introduction to the world of myth and its influence on culture and society

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Part of the "Introductions to British Literature and Culture" series, this guide provides students with an introduction to literature and its context from 1603-1688, including the historical, cultural and intellectual background as well as the religion, politics and culture during the Civil War, Commonwealth and Restoration.

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Part of the "Introductions to British Literature and Culture" series, this guide provides students with an introduction to literature and its context from 1603-1688, including the historical, cultural and intellectual background as well as the religion, politics and culture during the Civil War, Commonwealth and Restoration.

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Taking psychoanalysis into cyberspace, Sex, machines and navels develops an innovative theoretical perspective on the relationship between bodies and machines to offer a focused re-examination of notions of desire, metaphor, sexed identity and difference and the process of technological transformation. -- .

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In a globalizing age, studying American literature in isolation from the rest of the world seems less and less justified. But is the conceptual box of the nation dispensable And what would American literature look like without it This book takes up this debate.

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A unique study examining the influence of medieval culture, thinking and drama on Shakespeare's work, looking at his use of sources and the ways in which the traditions of medieval drama permeate his plays.

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This landmark collection of newly commissioned essays by leading international scholars, offers expert close reading of Shakespeare and other early modern authors. A major contribution to the current revaluation of close readingi n early modern studies and essential reading for all students and scholars of the period

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Offers a glimpse into the life of Shakespeare through vignettes of his family and his relationships with them. This book notes to what extent Shakespeare's family experiences were typical or atypical of the time, and includes at the end of each chapter a discussion of scenes from Shakespeare's plays presenting the relevant familial relationship.

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Substantial excerpts from a broad range of texts, providing an overview of the intellectual context of Shakespeare's work. The arrangement is by topic, such as religion, science, monarchy. The authors include Montaigne, John Dee, Machiavelli, James I. Castiglione, and others.

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For many years scholars have puzzled over the whereabouts of the young William Shakespeare. Where was he and what was he doing during the 'lost years' between leaving school and appearing as an actor and playwright in London This literary detective story throws fresh light on the problems, and provides some answers.

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Shakespeare's history plays have always been pivotal to our understanding of his works and their relationship to their political and cultural context. This collection renews attention to these crucial plays by exploring official and unofficial versions of the past, histories and counter-histories. -- .

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY RACHEL COOKE

Reading Shaking a Leg is like spending time with the funniest, wisest friend youve ever had;

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Fictional depictions of Native American concepts of justice, crime, and the investigation of crime are explored in this original work.

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Shelley's tragedy, The Cenci, has been regarded as an avant-garde attack on orthodox Christian principles, a celebrated cause for Victorian intellectuals, a vehicle for innovative minds of the theater, a historical oddity, a neglected masterpiece. Derived from the dark legends of one of Rome's great families, the Cenci records a history of sadism,

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