Sebastian and Antonio's hidden queer lives

Excerpt: Straight Acting: The Hidden Queer Lives of William Shakespeare by Will Tosh

Posted September 17, 2024

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Illustration for Twelfth Night. Wright's illustrations in this series include many characters from a given play in a tableau. This one centers on the twins, Viola and Sebastian--both still dressed as male figures--with many other characters around them. — Twelfth Night illustration with the twins (Sebastian and Viola (Cesario)) at the center of a tableau based on Act 5. John Massey Wright, [Illustrations to Shakespeare — group scenes (tableaux)], late 18th century or 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library.

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