The Victorian Cult of Shakespeare

The Victorian Cult of Shakespeare

Author: Charles LaPorte

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-11-05

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1108496156

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How and why did Victorian culture make Shakespeare into a literary deity and his work into a secular Bible?


The Theatre

The Theatre

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1890

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13:

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Vol. for 1888 includes dramatic directory for Feb.-Dec.; vol. for 1889 includes dramatic directory for Jan.-May.


The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious

The Queer, the Quaint and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious

Author: Frank H. Stauffer

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13:

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"The Queer, the Quaint, and the Quizzical: A Cabinet for the Curious" is a collection of oddities, wonders, superstitions, and curiosities from different eras and cultures. This book presents a diverse array of topics, including unusual customs, bizarre beliefs, strange phenomena, and curious inventions. With a blend of humour, philosophy, and historical insights, this book explores the mysteries and eccentricities of human nature. It contains topics related to moon dials, sacred pins, shooting stars, or books with unpronounceable names.