The Plague in Print

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Exploring the rich tapestry of plague literature in Elizabethan England, the book examines various subgenres that emerged in response to the crisis. It features significant primary texts, such as Thomas Moulton's remedies and prayers, and William Bullein's humorous yet serious dialogue on the plague. The work highlights the community's response through Queen Elizabeth I's plague orders and culminates with Thomas Dekker's The Wonderful Year, showcasing the evolution of attitudes toward the plague across the Elizabethan and Stuart periods.