Shakespeare's restless world
Book • 2013
In 'Shakespeare's Restless World', Neil MacGregor uses twenty objects from the period to recreate the vibrant and tumultuous world of Shakespeare's time.
The book delves into the social, political, and cultural issues that influenced Shakespeare's works, offering a fresh perspective on how his plays reflected and shaped the anxieties and aspirations of his audience.
By weaving together the stories of these objects with the themes of Shakespeare's plays, MacGregor provides a compelling portrait of an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty.
The book delves into the social, political, and cultural issues that influenced Shakespeare's works, offering a fresh perspective on how his plays reflected and shaped the anxieties and aspirations of his audience.
By weaving together the stories of these objects with the themes of Shakespeare's plays, MacGregor provides a compelling portrait of an era marked by rapid change and uncertainty.
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