Innes, Paul (2007) Cymbeline and Empire. Critical Survey, 19 (2). pp. 1-18. ISSN 0011-1570
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/cs.2007.190201
Abstract
The article discusses the use of minor characters in the theatrical production "Cymbeline" by William Shakespeare as a silent chorus for the events of the story. Editors have speculated that a Spaniard and Dutchman present in a scene in the play were intended to be more important characters. The author suggests the nationality of the characters may represent nations vying for imperial power. He suggests the play distorts British history and national identity.
Item Type: | Article |
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Article Type: | Article |
Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PR English literature P Language and Literature > PR English literature > PR1 Literary history and criticism |
Divisions: | Schools and Research Institutes > School of Liberal and Performance Arts > Literary and Critical Studies |
Research Priority Areas: | Being Human - Past, Present & Future |
Depositing User: | Anne Pengelly |
Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2016 10:13 |
Last Modified: | 12 Jan 2019 12:30 |
URI: | http://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/3629 |
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