Bibliograph

Shakespeare, the basics, Sean McEvoy

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Shakespeare, the basics, Sean McEvoy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-277) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shakespeare

Nature of contents

bibliographystandards specifications

Oclc number

42462686

Responsibility statement

Sean McEvoy

Sub title

the basics

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

Table Of 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

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