Macbeth, 1952. Photo by Angus Mcbean, copyright RSC, All rights reserved

Seminar on Magic in early modern drama

Cover image: Macbeth, 1952. Photo by Angus Mcbean, copyright RSC, All rights reserved. Fall 2026/2027 Descriptif This seminar examines the representation of magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural in early modern English drama (c. 1500–1700). The course locates plays in their intellectual, theological, and socio-political contexts, exploring how playwrights engaged with contemporary debates on demonology, natural … Continue reading Seminar on Magic in early modern drama →