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Author Jensen, Phebe.

Title Religion and revelry in Shakespeare's festive world / Phebe Jensen.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  828 S527XJE    Check Shelf
Description xii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-257) and index.
Contents pt. 1. Religion and revelry. Introduction -- "The reliques and ragges of popish superstition" -- "A calendar! a calendar!" : festive nostalgia and calendrical reform -- pt. 2. Shakespeare's festive world. Pastimes and pastoral : As you like it -- Falstaff in Illyria : the second Henriad and Twelfth night -- Singing psalms to hornpipes : festivity, iconoclasm and Catholicism in The winter's tale.
Summary Phebe Jensen offers a study of the relationship between traditional festive pastimes, including Midsummer pageants and dancing, and Shakespeare's plays.
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Religion.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Manners and customs.
Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 16th century.
England -- Church history -- 16th century.
Religion in literature.
Catholic Church -- In literature.
Manners and customs in literature.
Festivals in literature.
Catholics in literature.
ISBN 9780521506397 hardback alkaline paper
0521506395 hardback alkaline paper
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