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Witchcraft in The Winter's Tale: Paulina as 'Alcahueta y vn Poquito Hechizera'

Authors :
Pearson, D'Orsay W.
Source :
Shakespeare Studies (Rosemont Publishing & Printing Corporation). 1979, Vol. 12, p195. 19p.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

Discusses English dramatist William Shakespeare's superimposition upon the character of Paulina that of the urban witch in the play 'The Winter's Tale.' Establishment of expectation of an archetypal movement which includes magical invocation; Role of the urban witch as a literary stereotype and a realistic social phenomenon during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
05829399
Volume :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Shakespeare Studies (Rosemont Publishing & Printing Corporation)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7165900