Language and Stage in Medieval and Renaissance England

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Janette Dillon

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Hardback

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This is the first major study of the use of other languages, especially Latin, in medieval and Renaissance English drama. Until the medieval period Latin was regarded as the sacramental language of authority, but in the newly politicised linguistic arena of the late fourteenth century it became a symbol of the potential enemy from Rome. In this book Janette Dillon examines why, during the period 1400 to 1600, other languages increasingly invade English plays, and how their significance is illuminated by developments in church and state, in particular the advancing Reformation and expanding English nationalism. In marked contrast to other related studies, Dillon focuses on drama as performance and employs a wide range of works, from the mystery cycles to The Spanish Tragedy, and finally Shakespeare.

Release date Australia

March 5th, 1998

Author

Janette Dillon

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Pages

290

Dimensions

152x229x21

ISBN-13

9780521593342

Product ID

2041272

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