A dozen papers present the subversive side of history: rumor, "porno-political rhetoric," anti-clerical slander, public opinion, and other "sins of the mouth" in early modern England, medieval and Ren
Shakespeare's history plays have always been pivotal to our understanding of his works. This collection renews attention to these crucial plays by exploring official and unofficial versions of the pa
Shakespeare's history plays have always been pivotal to our understanding of his works. This collection renews attention to these crucial plays by exploring official and unofficial versions of the pas
What does advanced or university study of English literature involve today? How should students read literary texts? Answers to these questions have substantially changed over recent decades, particul