British Pirates in Print and Performance

Fictional or real, pirates haunted the imagination of the 18th and 19th century-British public during this great period of maritime commerce, exploration, and naval conflict. British Pirates in Print and Performanc e explores representations of pirates through dozens of stage performances, including adaptations by Byron, Scott, and Cooper.

Manushag N. Powell is Associate Professor of English and a University Faculty Scholar at Purdue University, USA.