Shakespeare, Elizabeth and Ivan
Shakespeare''s comedy Love''s Labour''s Lost has perplexed scholars and theatergoers for over 400 years due to its linguistic complexity, obscure topical allusions and decidedly non-comedic ending. According to traditional interpretations, it is Shakespeare''s "French" play, based on events and characters from the French Wars of Religion.
This work argues that the play''s French surface conce...
Shakespeare''s comedy Love''s Labour''s Lost has perplexed scholars and theatergoers for over 400 years due to its linguistic complexity, obscure topical allusions and decidedly non-comedic ending. According to traditional interpretations, it is Shakespeare''s "French" play, based on events and characters from the French Wars of Religion.
This work argues that the play''s French surface conce...
