Servants, slaves and messengers -- Tradesmen and craftsmen, labourers and rebels -- Shepherds, peasants and gardeners -- Mains, nurses and witches -- Inns, taverns and brothels -- The poor players -- Fools, clowns and jesters -- Clerks and clergy -- Murderers and thieves, outlaws and conmen -- Soldiers, sailors and men at arms -- Some conclusions.
Summary:
"Was Shakespeare a snob? Poor Naked Wretches challenges the idea that our greatest writer despised working people and shows that he portrayed them with as much insight, compassion and purpose as the rich and powerful. Moreover, they play an important role in his dramatic method... Compassionate, cogent and wry, Poor Naked Wretches grants these often-overlooked figures the dignity and respect they deserve" -- Book jacket.
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