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Shakespeare's Male Muse: A Mystery Solved?

Not Just the Tudors

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Unveiling Mr. W.H.: Androgyny and Art in Elizabethan Portraiture

This chapter uncovers the mystery of an androgynous portrait, possibly linked to Shakespeare's dedications, while exploring Elizabethan court intricacies. It highlights the artistic mastery of Nicholas Hilliard and delves into the miniature's intimate details that reflect societal norms and gender roles of the era. In revealing the emotional and historical layers behind these artworks, the discussion invites a reconsideration of identity and relationships within the cultural context of 16th-century England.

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