The Artisan in Elizabethan Literature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025280974)

"The Artisan in Elizabethan Literature" explores the multifaceted representation of the working class and skilled craftsmen within the rich tapestry of late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century English letters. This scholarly examination focuses on how the figure of the artisan-ranging from shoemakers and weavers to tailors and carpenters-was depicted in the dramas, poetry, and prose of the Elizabethan era. By analyzing the works of prominent playwrights and authors, the study reveals the social standing, economic realities, and cultural perceptions of the common laborer during one of England's most vibrant literary periods.

The work delves into the tension between idealized pastoral figures and the realistic, often humorous, portrayals of city tradesmen found in the popular literature of the day. It illuminates how these characters served not only as comic relief but also as vital reflections of the shifting social hierarchy and the growing influence of the middle and lower classes in London. "The Artisan in Elizabethan Literature" remains an essential resource for students of Renaissance drama and social history, offering profound insights into the intersection of labor and art in the age of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.

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