Description |
xvi, 282 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-277) and index. |
Contents |
Shakespeare's language (1) -- Shakespeare's language (2) -- Types of stage action -- What the plays mean in performance -- What is genre? -- Understanding comedy: The Taming of the shrew, A Midsummer night's dream and The Merchant of Venice -- Understanding history: King Richard II, King Henry IV part I and King Henry V -- Understanding tragedy: Hamlet, King Lear and Othello -- Understanding the mixed-genre plays: Measure for measure and Troilus & Cressida -- Understanding romance: The Winter's tale and The Tempest. |
Summary |
Shakespeare continues to be the most studied author in English literature. The way in which his plays are studied has undergone considerable change in recent years. This volume aims to demystify Shakespeare's plays for the beginning reader. Concentrating on language, genre and history, it discusses the plays in the light of contemporary critical thought. It explores issues of racial stereotyping, social justice, the subjugation of women and attitueds to female sexuality. It also covers verse, rhetoric, dramatic methods and imagery. -- Publisher description. |
Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 (OCoLC)fst00029048
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Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 (DE-588)118613723
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Shakespeare, William.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Drama (DE-588)4012899-4
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Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Outlines and syllabi. (OCoLC)fst01423836
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ISBN |
041521288X (hb) |
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9780415212885 (hb) |
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0415212898 (pb) |
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9780415212892 (pb) |
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