'Who the Devil Taught Thee So Much Italian?'

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Focusing on the methods of learning modern languages in late sixteenth and early seventeenth century England, the book explores the link between language acquisition and the reading and imitation techniques used by poets and dramatists like Daniel, Drummond, Marston, and Shakespeare. It presents a groundbreaking study that highlights how these language-learning practices influenced literary creation during this vibrant cultural period.