Marriage and Land Law in Shakespeare and Middleton

Discover the intricate relationship between marriage and land law in the works of two literary giants with Marriage and Land Law in Shakespeare and Middleton by Nancy Mohrlock Bunker. Published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press in 2016, this insightful paperback spans 278 pages and delves into the strategic maneuvers that marriageable characters utilize to influence spousal choice and secure property. Through paired discussions of marriage plays by Shakespeare and Middleton, Bunker offers a compelling examination of early modern inheritance laws, providing readers with a fresh perspective on the marriage comedies of these iconic playwrights. This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of literature, law, and history alike, offering a unique lens through which to appreciate the complexities of marital dynamics in the early modern period.