Magic and Shakespeare: A Representation of the Times

by Freia M. Titland

Overview

Shakespeare lived during a time where magic, witches, and all sorts of fairytale-like creatures held a very real and dangerous position within the community. So much so that the tales, practices, objects, and written information pertaining to magic found its way into the work of Shakespeare. This book explores how the magic utilized in Shakespeare's work was directly representative of the times in which he lived and examines the relevant historical written accounts pertaining to magic, witchcraft, and all manner of the unnatural occurrences from Shakespeare's contemporaries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781719189651
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	05/16/2018
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

Freia M. Titland is a NYC based Actress, Writer, and Arts Educator. She has always been drawn to the magical and the ethereal. It was a fairytale-like enchantment that drew her to the stage and screen when she discovered how to create characters and other worlds. Visit her website at freiatitland.com