Routledge Europe's Languages on England's Stages, 1590-1620

Explore the linguistic landscape of early modern drama with this scholarly work from Routledge. In Europe's Languages on England's Stages, 1590-1620, Marianne Montgomery examines how foreign languages functioned within the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Rather than viewing these representations as simple mockery or xenophobia, this study reveals a more nuanced reality of how the stage engaged with the world. Montgomery argues that the early modern period used linguistic variety to present a cosmopolitan experience. This book examines how plays complicated national distinctions and offered audiences a way to engage with the foreign. By surveying six specific areas of study, the text provides a deep look into the complex relationship between language, identity, and performance during this era. This is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in theatre history and the evolution of early modern drama.