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November 7th @ 8:00 pm

“Shakespeare, Identity, and Religion”

Nov 07
"Shakespeare, Identity, and Religion"

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Cosponsored by The Nicholson Center for British Studies

Whether Shakespeare was Catholic has long been a point of speculation. Recent research into the life of Oxford philosopher and double agent William Sterrell has revealed a neglected group of Catholics connected to Shakespeare at and around the courts of Queen Elizabeth and King James. The potential influence of these crypto-Catholics practicing their faith in animo while outwardly complying with the legally enforced state religion offers a new understanding of Shakespeare’s works and audience.

Swift Hall, 3rd Floor Lecture

1025 E 58th St. Chicago, IL 60637
Hyde Park, IL