Shakespeare's Princes of Wales: English Identity and the Welsh Connection
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Shakespeare's Princes Of Wales spotlights the surprising abundance of Princes of Wales - English and Welsh alike - appearing onstage in the late Tudor and early Stuart period. In drawing our attention to the oft-overlooked and frequently misunderstood Welsh inheritance, and in investigating its staged and shadowed heirs in plays and court performances by Shakespeare, Peele, Fletcher, Jonson, and more, Marisa R. Cull suggests that the growing scholarly interest in Wales's influence on English national identity must be conditioned by the political and theatrical specificity of the Princedom. Marisa R. Cull. Includes bibliographical references and index. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
How does the representation of the Prince of Wales in early modern drama reflect the complex intersection of English national identity and Welsh political history? Marisa R. Cull, a scholar specializing in early modern literature and Welsh history, examines the theatrical portrayal of the Princedom of Wales during the late Tudor and early Stuart eras. By analyzing plays from Shakespeare, Peele, Fletcher, and Jonson, the author argues that the Prince of Wales served as a critical site for negotiating the political and cultural tensions between England and Wales. The work posits that the theatrical construction of these heirs is inseparable from the specific political realities of the Welsh inheritance.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of dramatic works by William Shakespeare, George Peele, John Fletcher, and Ben Jonson.
- Examination of the political and theatrical significance of the title 'Prince of Wales' in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Investigation into the influence of Welsh history on English national identity formation.
Scope Limits
- The study focuses primarily on the late Tudor and early Stuart periods rather than the entire history of the British monarchy.
- The analysis is restricted to theatrical representations and court performances rather than broader political treatises.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars in the field of early modern drama recognize this text as a significant contribution to the study of regional identity within English literature. It is frequently cited for its ability to bridge the gap between historical political discourse and the specific mechanics of stage performance.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191784354
ISBN-13:
9780191784354
Drama
History
Shakespeare Studies
British History
Literary Criticism
In literature
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