Sir William Davenant's use of Shakespeare in 'The Law Against Lovers' (1662). (William Shakespeare)

From: Philological Quarterly | Date: September 22, 1997| Author: Scheil, Katherine West | Copyright information

Sir William Davenant's adaptations of Shakespeare's plays were primarily focused on financial and popular success. Despite claims by critics that Davenant used adaptations to assuage political and civil unrest, he was instead under legal obligation to reform plays to suit the public's tastes. These reforms also enabled Davenant to offer novelty to his audiences.

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