This Stage-Play World

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Focusing on the social conditions of Elizabeth's later years and James I's reign, this book explores the vibrant literary landscape that included renowned figures like Shakespeare, Sidney, and Marlowe. It delves into how these social dynamics influenced the era's literature. The revised edition by Julia Briggs introduces two new chapters addressing the roles of women, family, travelers, and outsiders, enriching the understanding of their impact within the literary and social framework of the time.