Henry VIII, Zeitgeist, and Charivari: Expanding the discourse

N.T. van Pelt

doi:10.1484/J.EMD.5.132288

Henry VIII, Zeitgeist, and Charivari: Expanding the discourse

N.T. van Pelt

Instituut voor Talen en Academische Vaardigheden

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Abstract

This essay proposes an expansion of the examination of the use of the language of charivari by addressing an ambassadorial letter written by Eustace Chapuys to Anthoine Perrenot de Granvelle in July 1536. The letter under investigation uses the language of charivari to covertly communicate sensitive political issues and to share criticism of King Henry VIII. Through this choice of discourse, the imperial ambassador demonstrates his understanding of the charivari tradition, as well as exemplifying the significance of cultural expression in political acts.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	215-232
Number of pages	18
Journal	European Medieval Drama
Volume	26
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1484/J.EMD.5.132288
Publication status	Published - 2022

Keywords

Charivari, rough music, ambassadorial correspondence, Eustace Chapuys, Tudor court, Henry VIII, Charles V, Pilgrimage of Grace, sixteenth century, cultural history

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