Francis Douce

2 books

Francis Douce was an English antiquarian and scholar known for his contributions to the study of Shakespeare and early English culture. His notable works include "Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners," which explores the social context of Shakespeare's plays, and "The Dance of Death," which examines the artistic representations of death in medieval culture. Douce's research often focused on the intersection of literature and folklore, providing valuable insights into the customs and traditions of his time. His scholarship remains influential in the fields of literary and cultural studies.

Books by This Author

2 titles

Illustrations of Shakspeare, and of Ancient Manners: / with Dissertations on the Clowns and Fools of Shakspeare; on a Collection of Popular Tales Entitled Gesta Romanorum; and on the English Morris dance. Francis Douce

The Dance of Death / Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein Francis Douce