Queen Elizabeth I: Past and Present

Queen Elizabeth I: Past and Present
ISBN-10
3825875296
ISBN-13
9783825875299
Series
Queen Elizabeth I
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
260
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
LIT Verlag Münster
Author
Christa Jansohn

Description

This work marks the 400th anniversary of the death of one of England's greatest monarchs, a highly intelligent and successful ruler. The volume appeals to everyone interested in the charismatic character of Elizabeth I, her time and cultural afterlife. Contributors focus on important aspects of Elizabeth's subtle and resourceful political power and the longstanding struggle she faced at home and abroad as well as the threats posed to her realm. This edition presents a series of essays about fictional representations of Queen Elizabeth I in literature, music, and film. Articles illuminate the fascinating story of her numerous afterlives and their significance for the cultural history of England, its sense of identity and psyche. Essays investigate the ceremony, festivities, and dance practices at her court and bring to life the cultural significance of this colorful and extraordinary monarch. Christa Jansohn is professor of British culture at the University of Bamberg, Germany.

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