Historical Contexts (THEA 211 Guide)
Databases
You may have to experiment with terms and with the organization of these databases, but they very useful for the assignment.
- Blackwell Reference Online HistoryThe "Companion" titles listed under Books provide general historical and cultural background.
- Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new windowReference resource covering fifteen subject areas across the humanities and social sciences, with a concentration on political and cultural history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, music and the arts.
General Information
These titles may help you establish a framework for researching the historical context of the play, but you shouldn’t stop here! Use the resources listed under Databases and the geographic subpages to learn more.
History of Private LifeCall Number: GT2400 .H5713 1987
New Companion to English Renaissance Literature and CultureCall Number: PR411 .C663 20102 volume set.
