Shakespeare's London

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

The city of London was central to William Shakespeare’s success as a poet and playright. Students examine the history of the cosmopolitan capital where he lived and worked from the 1580s to the 1610s. They explore historical themes and realities he engaged with, such as the creation of Britain and the cosmopolitan mix of nationalities in the fastest growing city in Europe, as well as subjects such as theatres and theatregoers, entertainment, education, law and litigation, the royal court and censorship.