Shakespeare, sex, & love
Wells, Stanley, 1930-2010
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How does Shakespeare's treatment of human sexuality relate to the sexual conventions and language of his times? Stanley Wells draws on historical and anecdotal sources to present an account of sexual behaviour in Shakespeare's time, particularly in Stratford-upon-Avon and London.
Main title:
Shakespeare, sex, & love / Stanley Wells.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Collation:
xi, 282 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780199578597 (hbk)
Dewey class:
822.33
Language:
English
Subject:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretationShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Sexual behaviorSex in literatureLove in literatureInterpersonal relations in literatureSex role in literatureGender identity in literatureHomosexuality in literatureSex -- England -- History -- 16th centurySex -- England -- History -- 17th century
BRN:
40519