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King Lear in context : the cultural background /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Linley, Keith (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2015.
Series:Anthem perspectives in literature.
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > King Lear.
Literature and society > England > History > 16th century.
Literature and society > England > History > 17th century.
Kings and rulers in literature.
Lear, > King of England (Legendary character) > In literature.
Table of Contents:
  • The historical context: an overview
  • The Elizabethan world order: from divinity to dust
  • Sin, death and the prince of darkness
  • The seven cardinal virtues
  • Kingship
  • Patriarchy, family authority and gender relationships
  • Man in his place
  • Images of disorder: the religious context
  • The contemporary political context
  • The literary context
  • The context of tragedy
  • The family context
  • Sins, transgressions, subversions and reversals.