Robert I. Lublin is Chair of Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.

'... this enjoyable book provides significant insights... Recommended.' Choice 'Written in a clear and straightforward manner, Lublin’s study provides - for literary critics, stage practitioners, and students - an informative, approachable, and stimulating overview that spotlights the centrality of costumes as symbolic vehicles on the early modern stage.' Renaissance Quarterly 'This methodical, informative book is a welcome addition to the investigation of early modern theatrical practices and the complex role of clothing in early modern society.' Shakespeare Bulletin 'Costuming the Shakespearean Stage represents an elucidatory survey of the practicalities, conventions and symbolism of theatrical apparel in arguably the most exciting, productive and variegated period of dramatic production in the history of the English language.' Review of English Studies

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Sex and Gender; Chapter 2 Social Station; Chapter 3 Foreigners; Chapter 4 Religion; Chapter 5 “An vnder black dubblett signifying a Spanish hart”;

Robert I. Lublin is Chair of Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.

'... this enjoyable book provides significant insights... Recommended.' Choice 'Written in a clear and straightforward manner, Lublin’s study provides - for literary critics, stage practitioners, and students - an informative, approachable, and stimulating overview that spotlights the centrality of costumes as symbolic vehicles on the early modern stage.' Renaissance Quarterly 'This methodical, informative book is a welcome addition to the investigation of early modern theatrical practices and the complex role of clothing in early modern society.' Shakespeare Bulletin 'Costuming the Shakespearean Stage represents an elucidatory survey of the practicalities, conventions and symbolism of theatrical apparel in arguably the most exciting, productive and variegated period of dramatic production in the history of the English language.' Review of English Studies

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Sex and Gender; Chapter 2 Social Station; Chapter 3 Foreigners; Chapter 4 Religion; Chapter 5 “An vnder black dubblett signifying a Spanish hart”;

Robert I. Lublin is Chair of Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.

'... this enjoyable book provides significant insights... Recommended.' Choice 'Written in a clear and straightforward manner, Lublin’s study provides - for literary critics, stage practitioners, and students - an informative, approachable, and stimulating overview that spotlights the centrality of costumes as symbolic vehicles on the early modern stage.' Renaissance Quarterly 'This methodical, informative book is a welcome addition to the investigation of early modern theatrical practices and the complex role of clothing in early modern society.' Shakespeare Bulletin 'Costuming the Shakespearean Stage represents an elucidatory survey of the practicalities, conventions and symbolism of theatrical apparel in arguably the most exciting, productive and variegated period of dramatic production in the history of the English language.' Review of English Studies

• Introduction; Chapter 1 Sex and Gender; Chapter 2 Social Station; Chapter 3 Foreigners; Chapter 4 Religion; Chapter 5 “An vnder black dubblett signifying a Spanish hart”;