Swearing and Perjury in Shakespeare's Plays
First published in 1979.
How do the elements of swearing and perjury work in Shakespeare''s plays? What effect did Shakespeare intend when he wrote them? How did they contribute to the delineation of character? These questions are investigated by combining a history of ideas approach with close textual analysis.
The book begins by bringing together material from a wide range of contemporary source...
First published in 1979.
How do the elements of swearing and perjury work in Shakespeare''s plays? What effect did Shakespeare intend when he wrote them? How did they contribute to the delineation of character? These questions are investigated by combining a history of ideas approach with close textual analysis.
The book begins by bringing together material from a wide range of contemporary source...
