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Boydell Press Shakespeare's Ovid and the Medieval Study

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Explore the profound connection between Shakespeare and Ovid through a unique scholarly lens. This book from Boydell Press examines how Middle English texts influenced the way Shakespeare and his contemporaries approached Greco-Roman mythology. By looking at the literary traditions of the Middle Ages, this study provides a fresh perspective on the debt Shakespeare owed to the classical poet. This academic work reinvestigates specific moments within several major Shakespearean plays to understand their mythological roots. It serves as an essential resource for students and scholars interested in Renaissance literature and the evolution of classical influence in English drama.

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This Boydell Press publication investigates how Middle English literary traditions shaped Shakespeare's treatment of Ovid.

The study offers a fresh approach to understanding how Renaissance writers viewed Greco-Roman mythology.

Analysis includes specific examples from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Taming of the Shrew, and Romeo and Juliet.

The text reinvestigates key moments in Lucrece and Twelfth Night to explore classical influences.

Part of the Studies in Renaissance Literature series, this book addresses a major topic in literary scholarship.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
16 November 2018
Listed Since
09 May 2018

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