Shakespeare - Plays, History, & Criticism, Art & Literature, Politics & Literature
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Synopsis
Essays focus on Shakespeares popular renaissance play by providing readers with historical context.Editorials
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A collection of essays on , representing approaches taken over the last 30 years that have challenged conventional approaches to the play. An introductory essay sets the history plays and particularly in the historical and cultural context of a Renaissance audience trying to assimilate the traumatic changes taking place during the period. Some topics are language and rebellion in , familial politics in the play, and the lamentable comedy of . The editor is professor of English at the University of Massachusetts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 1, 1999
Publisher
Cengage Gale
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780783804309