Sexuality in the Age of Shakespeare

by Rampone, William

• ISBN13: 9780313343759
• ISBN10: 0313343756
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-18
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

The theme of sexuality is often integral to Shakespeare's works and therefore merits a thorough exploration. Sexuality in the Age of Shakespeare begins with descriptions of sexuality in ancient Greece and Rome, medieval England, and early-modern Europe and England, then segues into examinations of the role of sexuality in Shakespeare's plays and poetry, and also in film and stage productions of his plays. The author employs various theoretical approaches to establish detailed interpretations of Shakespeare's plays and provides excerpts from several early-modern marriage manuals to illuminate the typical gender roles of the time. The book concludes with bibliographies that students of Shakespeare will find invaluable for further study.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Background	p. 1
Sexuality in Shakespeare's World	p. 19
Sexuality in Shakespeare's Works	p. 45
Sexuality in Performance	p. 79
Scholarship and Criticism	p. 139
Primary Documents	p. 169
Glossary	p. 197
Bibliography	p. 199
Index	p. 211
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