Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespeare's Contemporaries: Modern Studies In English Renaissance Drama by Max Bluestone is a comprehensive exploration of the works of playwrights who were contemporaries of William Shakespeare during the English Renaissance. The book delves into the themes, styles, and techniques of these playwrights, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, John Webster, and Thomas Middleton, among others. Bluestone analyzes the works of these playwrights in detail, highlighting their unique contributions to English drama and their influence on Shakespeare's own writing. The book also examines the historical and cultural context of English Renaissance drama, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the social and political issues that shaped the works of these playwrights. With its insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Shakespeare's Contemporaries is a must-read for anyone interested in English Renaissance drama and the literary legacy of Shakespeare's peers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
