Three Turk plays from early modern England
Book Description
This scholarly collection presents three fascinating dramatic works from England's early modern period that explore the complex spiritual and cultural tensions between Christianity and Islam during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. At a time when the Ottoman Empire represented both a military threat and an ideological challenge to Christian Europe, English playwrights grappled with questions of faith, conversion, and religious identity through compelling theatrical narratives.
The three plays featured in this volume examine the profound spiritual crossroads faced by individuals caught between competing religious worlds. These dramatic works delve into themes of religious transformation, the allure of different spiritual paths, and the personal costs of abandoning one's faith tradition. Through stories of piracy, conversion, and cultural encounter, the plays reveal how questions of spiritual allegiance played out in an era of expanding global contact.
Daniel J. Vitkus provides essential historical context that illuminates how these theatrical works reflected real anxieties about religious conversion and spiritual identity. For readers interested in understanding how different faith traditions have intersected throughout history, this collection offers valuable insights into the spiritual dilemmas that arise when cultures and religions collide.
The volume serves as both a window into early modern English perspectives on religious difference and a thoughtful exploration of timeless questions about faith, identity, and spiritual transformation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 358 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore English drama (collections), restoration, 1660-1700
- ✓ Explore English drama
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Christian converts from Islam
- ✓ Explore History
