Shakespeare and Religion

This Book Sets Shakespeare In The Religious Context Of His Times, Presenting A Balanced, Up-to-date Account Of Current Biographical And Critical Debates, And Addressing The Fascinating, Under-studied Topic Of How Shakespeare''s Writing Was Perceived By Literary Contemporaries - Both Catholic And Protestant - Whose Priorities Were More Obviously Religious Than His Own. It Advances New Readings Of Several Plays, Especially Hamlet, King Lear And The Winter''s Tale; These Draw In Many Cases On New And Under-exploited Contemporary Analogues, Ranging From Conversion Narratives, Books Of Devotion An Introduction -- Antitheatricalism In Shakespeare's Age -- Shakespeare's Life And Works : Catholic Critiques -- Good Works : Shakespeare's Use Of Religious Moralism -- Providence, Fate And Predestination : From Tragedy To Tragicomedy -- Conclusion. Alison Shell. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References (pages [236]-302) And Index. Also Issued In Printing.