Writing on the Renaissance Stage: Written Words, Printed Pages, Metaphoric Books - Hardcover

Kiefer, Frederick

 
9780874135954: Writing on the Renaissance Stage: Written Words, Printed Pages, Metaphoric Books

Synopsis

The study of the written and printed word on the stage of Shakespeare and his contemporaries begins by considering the significance of writing and printing in Renaissance culture. The focus is on Erasmus and Luther who shaped attitudes toward the written word, spurred the proliferation of the printing press, and encouraged the growth of literacy.

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About the Author

Frederick Kiefer is Professor of English at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

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